CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................3 SCOURING OF THE SHIRE CAMPAIGN...................................40

HISTORY OF THE SHIRE........................................................................4 ARMIES...........................................................................................................44

SCENARIOS.....................................................................................................6
Skirmish in Bree........................................................................................8
The Ruffians Arrive ...............................................................................10
Maggot’s Farm .........................................................................................12
The Old Mill.............................................................................................14
The Mayor’s Arrest ................................................................................16
The Death of Lotho................................................................................18
The Burning of Woody End ................................................................20
Uprooting of Bagshot Row..................................................................22
Arrest of Folco Boffin ............................................................................24
The Old Storehouse ...............................................................................26
The Bounders Strike Back ..................................................................28
Brockenborings .......................................................................................30
The Lockholes..........................................................................................32
Attack on Tuckborough ........................................................................34
Old Cotton’s Farm..................................................................................36
The Battle of Bywater ...........................................................................38
The Shire....................................................................................................46
Sharkey’s Rogues ....................................................................................52
LEGENDARY LEGIONS.........................................................................56
Defenders of the Shire ..........................................................................58
The Chief’s Ruffians..............................................................................62
TRAPS ..............................................................................................................64
HOW TO BUILD A HOBBIT-HOLE ...............................................66
APPENDIX ....................................................................................................72
Battle of Greenfields..............................................................................74
The Wolves of Winter ............................................................................76
The Road to Rivendell ..........................................................................78

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

W
elcome to Scouring of the Shire, the second supplement for this edition of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle game. This 80-page
sourcebook covers the events that happened in the Shire following it falling under the control of Saruman, to the return of
Frodo, Sam, Merry & Pippin and the subsequent Battle of Bywater. There is also an appendix at the back of this sourcebook coving
some more of the important events that happened in the Shire and to its people.

Within Scouring of the Shire, you will find the following:

NARRATIVE PLAY SCENARIOS THE HISTORY OF THE SHIRE

There are a total of 16 Narrative Play Scenarios in this
sourcebook, representing all aspects of the Scouring of the
Shire. Ranging from the Ruffians’ first arrival in the Shire, to
the arresting of the Hobbits who spoke out against Sharkey, all
the way up to the Battle of Bywater – the greatest battle in the
history of the Shire.
LINKED CAMPAIGN
There is a campaign system that links each of the Narrative
Play Scenarios together consecutively, where the result of each
battle will have an impact on one, or more, future games in the
campaign. The result of the campaign will, of course, have a huge
impact on the fate of the Shire!
ARMY LISTS
Scouring of the Shire contains an in-depth look at the two forces that
fought over the Shire, featuring background, tactics and army
lists for both the Shire and Sharkey’s Rogues. Both of these also
contain a selection of brand new profiles representing more of the
heroes and villains that fought to save the Shire or to turn it into a
place of fear and industry.
A background section detailing the history of the Shire, from
its founding all the way up to when the Travellers return to
their home. There is also a timeline showing all of the key
events and dates.
LEGENDARY LEGIONS
This sourcebook contains two new Legendary Legions for your
Matched Play games, focussing on the collective forces that
fought to defend the Shire, and the masses of Ruffians that
sought to destroy it.
HOW TO MAKE HOBBIT-HOLES
No games in the Shire would be complete without some Hobbit-
holes of your very own, and so we have provided a step-by-step
guide on how to make them yourself.
APPENDIX
Here we present three more Narrative Play Scenarios that focus
on some of the events that happened in the Shire’s history: from
the Battle of Greenfields, the Fell Winter, and even Bilbo Baggins’
journey to Rivendell.
HISTORY OF THE SHIRE
HISTORY OF THE SHIRE
CONCERNING HOBBITS
Hobbits are a quiet and peaceful race, quite content to ignore,
and be ignored, by the world of the big folk while going about
their ways in whatever manner suits them best. In fact, there are
many in Middle-earth who do not even know of their existence,
and to those that do know of them, Hobbits seem of little or
no relevance at all, and are not counted as great warriors or
amongst the very wise. Were it not for the spectacularly bold
and heroic acts that a few of them played in the War of the
Ring, Hobbits would perhaps exist only as a footnote in the
histories of Men.
On the whole, Hobbits live a peaceful life and spend their days
enjoying the simple things, such as good food, the brewing of
ales, and the smoking of pipe-weed; however, where a Hobbit’s
heart truly lies is in peace and quiet, and good-tilled earth, for
all Hobbits share a love of things that grow.
FOUNDING OF THE SHIRE
It is widely accepted that there were three differing types
of Hobbits: Harfoots, Fallohides and Stoors, from which all
Hobbits are descended from. Quite where the first Hobbits
originated from remains a mystery, though the Harfoots were
first recorded as being sighted in the year 1050 of the Third
Age as they began to settle in the village of Bree, whilst the
first sightings of the Stoors and Fallohides were some 100
years later. Yet, it wasn’t until the year 1601 of the Third Age
when the Shire was founded. Two brothers led a large group
of Hobbits from Bree and settled in a fertile and pleasant
land to the west, and it is here that Hobbits have dwelt ever
since. The Shire calendar was started in this year for how
things are reckoned there, and still runs parallel to that of
Men to this day.
AID TO FORNOST
Whilst the Shire remained a land of peace, that did not stop
the other lands of Middle-earth from waging war upon each
other. In the year 375, by Shire reckoning, the realm of Arnor
was embroiled in a war against Angmar; her cities becoming
ruined from constant battle and turmoil. The Hobbits had
ever been allies of Arnor, and so many Hobbits of the Shire
marched to Fornost to do battle with the forces of the Witch-
king. Whilst there is no documented evidence of them ever
reaching Fornost itself, it is likely that they encountered the
forces of Angmar at some point and aided their allies in the
battles that ensued.
Though Fornost now lay in ruins, and no king dwelt there, the
lineage of kings endured through the line of the Dúnedain.
A year following the Battle of Fornost, the newly-formed
Dúnedain began their secret vigil over the Shire, protecting its
borders without the knowledge of its inhabitants.
BATTLEOF GREENFIELDS
Even the Shire could not escape the cruel grasp of war forever,
and in the year 2747 of the Third Age (1147 on the Shire
calendar), the Shire was invaded by a raiding pack of Orcs
from the nearby mountains. Its borders were tainted by war for
the first time in its history, as the Orcs led by their chieftain,
an Orc known as Golfimbul, were met upon the Greenfields
by the amassed Hobbits that had come to defend their home.
At the head of the halfling forces was Bandobras Took, a
Hobbit so tall that legends say he could even ride a horse. It
was Bandobras who won the battle, slaying the Orc chieftain
himself and earning the moniker of ‘the Bullroarer’. It was
said that he hit the Orc’s head so hard with his club that he
knocked it clean off and it went down a nearby rabbit-hole,
thus ending the battle and inventing the game of golf at the
same time! Whether or not this is entirely accurate remains
lost to time, and Hobbits do enjoy a good tale or two and know
that every good story deserves embellishment.
AN UNLIKELY ALLY
The Battle of Greenfields was not the last time that the Shire
would know hardship, and it would have to face many dangers
and threats over the years. The year 1158, by Shire reckoning,
was the year of the Long Winter, which is widely regarded
as the worst in the history of Middle-earth. During this time
the harvests were the poorest on record, and Orc raids were
commonplace; many Hobbits were condemned to starvation
and death. Not even the ever-watchful Dúnedain could prevent
the hardship the Shire faced, however, it was in these years that
the halflings gained themselves an unlikely ally.
In the months of the Long Winter, the Wizard Gandalf the
Grey first came to the Shire’s aid, helping the Hobbits in
their fight against the Orc raids, and developed a fascination
with the tranquil land and its folk that would stay with him
for the rest of his time in Middle-earth. Though this was
Gandalf’s first visit to the lands of the Shire, it most certainly
was not his last.
Many years later, the Shire once more knew great hardship. The
Fell Winter of 1311, by Shire reckoning, saw the Brandywine
and other rivers in Eriador freeze over, allowing for the
White Wargs of Forochel to venture south in search of food.
Once more, Gandalf the Grey intervened to safeguard the
Hobbits, saving the Shire from an unpleasant fate at the jaws of
the White Wargs.
Gandalf continued to visit the Shire on regular occasions,
becoming well known for the fireworks he would set off on
midsummer night’s eve and at many other parties. Gandalf’s
fondness for the Hobbits grew, and he began to realise their
enormous potential. When he put together the company of
Thorin Oakenshield, he selected a Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, as the
thirteenth member; a decision that proved unpopular with the
Dwarves at first, but ultimately one that led to the their success
and the reclamation of Erebor from the Dragon Smaug. This
also led to Bilbo discovering the One Ring, though this was not
realised for many years.
In the years following the Quest to Erebor, Saruman the White
began to take notice in Gandalf’s interest in the Shire. As his
intents became less than savory, and his thoughts turned to power
and domination, Saruman began stationing spies in Bree and the
Southfarthing in the hope of discovering what drew the Wizard to
that quaint land.
Some years later, Frodo Baggins, nephew to Bilbo, set out on his
own journey under the watchful eye of Gandalf; this time to take
the One Ring to Rivendell following the Wizard’s discovery of the
mysterious ring’s identity. This ultimately led to the unmaking of
the One Ring, and Sauron being overthrown.
THE SCOURING OF THE SHIRE
Following his fall from power at the hands of the Ents, and
the Hobbits Merry and Pippin who convinced them to go to
war, Saruman was forced to flee Isengard and head north.
Accompanied by his servant, Gríma Wormtongue, Saruman
made his way to Bree and began plotting his revenge upon
the halflings that had been his undoing. Under the guise of
Sharkey, Saruman slowly began to take control of the Shire
unnoticed; buying up areas of land and buildings when he
could. Soon, he sought an alliance with Lotho Sackville-
Baggins, a Hobbit who cared more for money and reputation
than anything else. Through Lotho, Sharkey began to enforce
his regime across the Shire, and soon laws and taxes became
commonplace and bands of Ruffians began to walk the paths to
enforce Sharkey’s will.
As the months rolled on, the Shire ceased to be a place of
peace and tranquility and instead became a place of industry.
The Hobbits that lived there became overworked and
underfed; their produce taken from them to be stored by the
Ruffians. Fear ran rife through the villages and towns, and
those that spoke out were locked up. Times seemed dark,
and hope was all but lost. That was until the return of the
Travellers, which would see them take the fight to Sharkey
and his rogues.
TALE OF YEARS
SHIRE-YEAR
1 Foundation of the Shire.
36 The Great Plague sweeps across Middle-earth,
devastating the Shire.
375 The Battle of Fornost: Many Hobbits take up
arms against the forces of the Witch-king.
376 The Dúnedain begin their vigil over the Shire.
1147 Battle of Greenfields: Bandobras Took,
‘the Bullroarer’, defeats the Orc raid in the
Northfarthing and slays the Orc chieftain
Golfimbul himself.
1158 The Long Winter: Orc raids, harsh weather
and a feeble harvest condemn many in
the Shire to starvation and death. At this
time, Gandalf the Grey first comes to the
Shire’s aid.
1311 The Fell Winter: Many rivers are frozen solid,
and the White Wargs are driven to attack the
Shire by extreme hunger. Gandalf the Grey
once more comes to the Hobbits’ aid.
1312 The thawing of the Fell Winter causes the
Lhûn and Branduin rivers to burst their banks,
flooding many parts of the Shire.
1341 The Quest to Erebor: Bilbo Baggins joins the
company of Thorin Oakenshield, encounters
the creature Gollum in the Goblin tunnels and
discovers the One Ring.
1353 The final meeting of the White Council.
Saruman claims Isengard as his own and begins
to fortify it. His spies begin to appear in Bree
and the Southfarthing after noting Gandalf’s
interest in the Shire.
1418 Frodo and his companions set out from the
Shire to Rivendell. The Fellowship of the
Ring is formed and sets out to destroy the
One Ring.
1419 The War of The Ring: Frodo destroys the
One Ring, overthrowing Sauron and ending
the war. Saruman is defeated in Isengard,
but flees north and takes over the Shire. The
Scouring of the Shire begins, enslaving many
Hobbits before the Travellers return and
defeat Saruman.
1420 The Year of Great Plenty: The greatest harvest
in the Shire’s recent history. Samwise Gamgee
marries Rosie Cotton. Frodo resigns the office of
mayor, which passes to Sam.
1421 Frodo travels to the Grey Havens, and there
takes the last ship into the West alongside
Gandalf and Bilbo.
SCENARIOS
 Skirmish in Bree
SKIRMISH IN BREE
S
ince the day Frodo and his companions left Bree to
head for Rivendell, the village has had more than its
fair share of strange folk wandering about, asking questions
about the Shire and those that live there. Increasing
numbers of rough-looking men have frequented the inns,
many of whom looked as though they could cause trouble at
a moment’s notice.
In truth, these men were spies of Saruman; the Wizard had long since
noted Gandalf’s interest in the Shire and with news that the Ring of
Power had been found had decided to learn all he could about Hobbits.
Some of these men were simply spies, asking subtle questions, making
observations and bringing their findings to Saruman; but as time went on,
more ruthless men began to ask far more prying questions, and on occasion
would prise what they could out of those they questioned.
Having been publicly embarrassed by the Travellers when they were
last in Bree, and by Samwise Gamgee in particular, Bill Ferny
immediately joined with Saruman when he was approached by him,
and was more than happy to follow the Wizard’s orders and beat
information and compliance out of the folk, both big and little, that
resided in Bree.
Following his defeat at Isengard, Saruman, now going under the
name of Sharkey, began to mobilise those he could get to follow
him in order to seize control of the Shire. The Ruffians in Bree,
and Bill Ferny in particular, saw this as an excellent opportunity
to cause havoc, and as they left Bree to begin their bullying and
takeover of the Shire, they started a small skirmish outside the Inn
of the Prancing Pony, which would claim the lives of both villagers
and Hobbits alike.

LAYOUT
The board represents the village of Bree. It should have plenty
of houses, with a long central road running from east to west.
The board should have plenty of different pathways for the
models to move between, and could be dotted with the odd
cart, crate or other such items. The largest building should be
placed as shown on the map and will represent the Prancing
Pony. Its entrance should be as close to the centre of the
board as possible.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys their force within 3" of the entrance
to the Prancing Pony. The Evil player then deploys their force
touching the eastern board edge as close to the centre as possible.
OBJECTIVES
The game lasts until the end of a turn in which one side has
completed their objective. The Evil player wins if they can reduce
the Good force to 25% or less of their starting numbers. The Good
player wins if Bill Ferny is slain.
If both players complete their objective in the same turn,
the game is a draw.
SPECIAL RULES
Bree Villagers – The villagers of Bree are not warriors and are not
used to warfare; though if the need arises they will fight.
The Bree Villagers use the following profile:
Mv F S D A W C
6" 1/5+ 3 3 1 1 2
Bree Villagers count as being armed with a dagger; however, they
may not use Special Strikes.
Bill Ferny’s Revenge – Bill was embarrassed by the Travellers last
time he was in Bree and is intent upon taking his frustrations out upon
those that live in the village.
Bill Ferny must cause at least two casualties before the Evil player
can win. If the Good player is reduced to 25%, and Bill Ferny has
not caused at least two casualties then the game is a draw.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: 8 Bree Villagers; 4 Hobbit Militia.
Evil: Bill Ferny; 4 Ruffians; 2 Ruffians with whip;
3 Ruffians with bow.
The Ruffians Arrive

THE RUFFIANS ARRIVE

F
ollowing their dealings in the village of Bree, which
left its people too scared to speak out, the Ruffians
made haste to the boundaries of the Shire; rounding up
any like-minded folk they could to help them seize control
and implement Sharkey’s rules. As their numbers grew,
so too did their confidence – how could such small and
insignificant folk stand against them!
Word had reached Holfoot Bracegirdle of a band of rough-looking men
heading towards Hobbiton, and so he rounded up all twelve of the Shire’s
Shirriffs to investigate the claims. As Lotho and the Ruffians neared
the Brandywine Bridge, the Shirriffs confronted them, and as Holfoot
demanded to know what their business was, he was answered by shouts
and howls as the Ruffians raced towards him and his Shirriffs.

As they reached the Shire, the Ruffians were greeted by a single Hobbit, one
who had made dealings with Sharkey himself. Lotho Sackville-Baggins
had agreed with the Wizard to let his Ruffians into the Shire in return for
wealth and standing. Yet as Lotho guided his new allies along the east
road, it became obvious that their passing would not go as unnoticed as
he had planned.
 OBJECTIVES
The game lasts for 12 turns. The Evil player wins if they can
capture both Holfoot and Robin and move them off the board via
the western board edge. The Good player wins if they can prevent
this from happening.

SPECIAL RULES
Shirriff Leaders – The Ruffians know that in order to make the
Hobbits fall in line, they must capture the head Shirriffs and make them
obey Sharkey’s rule.

The Ruffians must capture Holfoot and Robin to win the game.
To do this, they will need to bind them in chains using their
At ’em Lads special rule. Whilst bound, a Hobbit is treated as
a Heavy Object. If either Holfoot or Robin are slain then the
game is a draw.

The Brandywine – Hobbits are naturally distrustful of large bodies of

water, and the swift currents of the Brandywine are no different.

Hobbit models cannot attempt to swim across the

LAYOUT Brandywine River.
The board represents the Brandywine Bridge and the area
that surrounds it. The Brandywine River runs along the centre
of the board from north to south, and should be 6" wide. The
Brandywine Bridge crosses the river at the centre of the board, PARTICIPANTS
and should be wide enough to fit three to four Man-sized models Good: Holfoot Bracegirdle, Shirriff-leader;
standing side-by-side. The rest of the board can be dotted with the Robin Smallburrow, Hobbit Shirriff; 8 Hobbit Shirriffs;
odd tree, bush or other similar scrubland terrain. 4 Hobbit Militia.

STARTING POSITIONS Evil: Bill Ferny; Lotho Sackville-Baggins; 6 Ruffians;

The Good player deploys Holfoot and Robin touching the bridge 2 Ruffians with whip; 4 Ruffians with bow.
on the western side of the Brandywine as shown on the map. They
then deploy their force on the western side of the Brandywine
Bridge. The Evil player then deploys their force on the eastern
side of the Brandywine Bridge.
Maggot's Farm

MAGGOT’S FARM

S
harkey’s puppet, Lotho, has assumed control over the
Shire, and the Wizard is slowly amassing his forces of
Ruffians within its boundaries. However, at present, the
Wizard does not have the numbers he needs to fully take
over, and more Ruffians must sneak in for his plan to work.
Most of his Men will travel along the Greenway or the
Great East Road.
On one particularly stormy night, a group of Ruffians have strayed into
Maggot’s crop by accident, only realising their whereabouts far too late
to do anything about it. Maggot has his hounds wandering the fields in
search of troublemakers, and will gladly chase off the Ruffians should he
discover them. He is a stern Hobbit, and knows when people are up to no
good, and is not inclined to let them pass unpunished, whether they claim
to have business in Hobbiton or not.

It has been known for a group of Ruffians to attempt to reach Hobbiton

by traversing across Farmer Maggot’s fields, only to feel the wrath of the
farmer and his hounds. The Hobbits of the Shire know well enough to
not trespass in Maggot’s crop; many of them have felt the sting of his stick
upon their legs or a nip from Grip, Fang or Wolf when they have been
caught scrumping the odd mushroom or two. These experiences have since
been shared by numerous Ruffians, and few dare to traverse Maggot’s
fields, for they know full well what will befall them and that if they leave
him well enough alone, he will leave them much the same way.
LAYOUT
The board represents Farmer Maggot’s fields and the wooded
area that lies behind it. The western half of the board is Maggot’s
fields and should have a series of hedges within it. There should
also be a scarecrow on the board that is 12" on from the western
board edge. The eastern half of the board should be dotted with
trees to represent the wooded area.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys the dogs within 6" of the scarecrow;
Farmer Maggot is kept aside for later. The Ruffians do not deploy
on the board, but will move onto the board via the eastern board
edge during the Evil player’s first Move phase.
OBJECTIVES
The game lasts until one side has completed their objective. The
Evil player wins if four or more Ruffians can move off the board
via the western board edge. If three Ruffians move off the board
in this way then the game is a draw. The Good player wins if they
can prevent the Evil player from achieving their objective.
SPECIAL RULES
On the Prowl – Maggot’s dogs are in the fields to scare off any
intruders, but as of yet are unaware of the presence of the Ruffians.
At the start of the game, the dogs follow the rules for Sentries
as described in the main rules manual. However, as dogs have a
much greater sense of smell, the alarm will be raised if during the
End phase of any turn there is a Ruffian within Line of Sight and
6" rather than just 3".
Farmer Maggot – It is night time, and Maggot is currently in the
warmth of his own home. However, should he hear his dogs barking, he
will quickly make his way to his fields.
Once the alarm has been raised, the Good player may roll a D6 at
the start of each of their Move phases. On a 5+, Farmer Maggot
has heard his dogs barking; he may move onto the board from any
point on the western board edge via the rules for Reinforcements.
A Stormy Night – It is an unpleasant night, rain is lashing down
and thunder can be heard overhead. In such dismal conditions, and with
their courage already eroding, the sight of a snarling dog will strike fear
into the Ruffians.
Shooting attacks will only ever hit on the roll of a 6 in
this Scenario. Additionally, Grip, Fang and Wolf gain the
Terror special rule.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Farmer Maggot with Grip, Fang and Wolf.
Evil: 2 Ruffians; 1 Ruffian with whip;
3 Ruffians with bow.
The Old Mill

THE OLD MILL

T
he Old Mill had stood on the north banks in Hobbiton
for many years, being a source of work and food for
generations. The Mill was owned by Sandyman the Miller,
and was run by his son, Ted Sandyman. The Sandyman
family had never been the most popular family in Hobbiton;
they had a reputation for gossip and talking ill behind the
backs of their fellows, but none in the Shire ever wanted
anything truly bad to befall them.
It wasn’t long before their fears were realised; Ted Sandyman sold his
father’s mill to Lotho for a rather generous pile of gold, and soon rumours
of plans for knocking down the Old Mill and constructing some other
building started to surface. Outraged by Ted’s plans to demolish a part of
Hobbiton, and with it his father’s legacy, a group of angry workers locked
the doors to the mill, and now stand against Ted and the Ruffians as they
come to begin the work to knock down the mill.

However, the arrival of ‘the Chief’ and his Ruffians, and the passing of
old Sandyman changed all that. Ted Sandyman seemed to agree with
the goings-on of Lotho and the Ruffians, often having long drawn-out
conversations that would halt as soon as other Hobbits drew too near.
To those that looked on, it seemed that Ted was firmly on the side of
Master Lotho, and many Hobbits feared what plans the two of them
had for Hobbiton.
 SPECIAL RULES
The Doors – The doors of the Old Mill are old yet sturdy, they will take
some force to break down.

The doors to the Old Mill can be attacked in the Fight phase
by a model in base contact that is not already involved in a
fight. The doors have a Defence of 7 and 2 Wounds, and always
count as trapped.

Ted Sandyman – Ted Sandyman has another set of keys for the Mill.
However, the Hobbits that stand before him have all taken umbrage with
the Miller’s son and are waiting to give him a piece of their mind!

If, during the End phase of any turn, Ted Sandyman is in base
contact with the doors to the Mill, and hasn’t been involved in
a fight that turn, he may unlock and open the doors to the Mill.
Additionally, Hobbit Militia may add 1 when rolling
To Wound Ted Sandyman in the Fight phase.

PARTICIPANTS
LAYOUT Good: 12 Hobbit Militia.
The board represents the lands directly outside the Old Mill. In
the centre of the western board edge are the doors into the mill. Evil: Ted Sandyman; 8 Ruffians; 4 Ruffians with whip.
The rest of the board should be littered with a small selection
of hedges, carts, crates and other such things you may find lying
around Hobbiton.

STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys their force within 6" of the doors
of the Old Mill. The Evil player deploys their force within
6" of the eastern board edge.

OBJECTIVES
The game lasts until one side has completed their objective. The
Evil player wins if they can break down, or open, the doors to
the Old Mill. The Good player wins if they can reduce the Evil
player to 25% of their starting number before this can happen.
If both players achieve their objective in the same turn, the
game is a draw.
 The Mayor's Arrest

THE MAYOR’S ARREST

E
ven though Lotho had taken up residence in Bag End,
the Hobbit-hole he and his family had always wanted,
and referred to himself as ‘the Boss’, there were few who
took him all that seriously in the early days. To most
Hobbits it was Will Whitfoot, old Flourdumpling himself,
that was in charge in Hobbiton; he had been elected mayor
after all, and even with the Ruffians’ presence he still held
that post proudly. Lotho found the lack of respect given to
him by the other Hobbits insulting, and so began setting
about to undermine the mayor.
Eventually, this was all too much for old Will Whitfoot. Unable to stay
his tongue any longer, Will marched up the path to Bag End to give the
so-called Boss a piece of his mind. He simply couldn’t stand idly by and
watch those he had been elected to protect suffer under the Boss’ rules any
more. However, Whitfoot’s outburst upon the doorstep of Bag End had
been exactly what Lotho Sackville-Baggins had been hoping for; he now
had more than enough reason to arrest the mayor and assume control over
Hobbiton for himself and the Chief.

Over the weeks and months since the Ruffians’ arrival, Lotho and his
Ruffians had begun to bully those Hobbits that spoke out against him
or the mysterious Chief; scaring and belittling them until many were too
afraid to speak their mind. Even in the midst of this unpleasantness, Will
Whitfoot went about his mayoral duties, reassuring those in Hobbiton
that everything would be fine and to keep their spirits up. Seeing that
Will’s popularity was only growing, Lotho began to implement more severe
strategies. Torment turned to beatings, and soon many Hobbits were too
afraid to go outside.
 OBJECTIVES
The game lasts until Will Whitfoot has left the board.
The Good player wins if Will Whitfoot can escape the board via
the southern board edge. The Evil player wins if they can carry
Will Whitfoot off of any board edge.

SPECIAL RULES
Old Flourdumpling – The Ruffians have been instructed to capture
Will Whitfoot publicly so as to make the other Hobbits fall in line.

The Ruffians must capture Will Whitfoot to win the game.

To do this they will need to bind them in chains using their At
’em Lads or Put ’em in Chains special rules. Whilst bound, Will
Whitfoot is treated as a Heavy Object. If Will Whitfoot is slain
then the game is a draw.

Ambush! – Will Whitfoot has been taken completely by surprise by

the sudden appearance of the Ruffians, and it takes him a moment to
compose himself.

Will Whitfoot may not move during the first turn of the game.
LAYOUT
The board represents the pathway leading towards Bag End.
Across the centre of the board from north to south is a pathway PARTICIPANTS
with a few Hobbit-holes dotted on either side. Good: Will Whitfoot, Mayor of Hobbiton;
12 Hobbit Militia.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys Will Whitfoot in the centre Evil: Sid Briarthorn, Ruffian Chief; 6 Ruffians;
of the board, then the rest of their force within 3" of Will. The 2 Ruffians with whip; 4 Ruffians with bow.
Evil player deploys Sid Briarthorn in the centre of the southern
board edge. They then split the rest of their force into three equal
parts and deploy each part anywhere within 3" of the centre of a
different board edge – either southern, eastern or western.
 The Death of Lotho

THE DEATH OF LOTHO

T
hrough his deal with Sharkey, Lotho had gained a It wasn’t too long before the greedy Hobbit had outlived his usefulness
significant amount of wealth and standing within the regards Sharkey’s plans; the Ruffians were not fond of taking orders from
Shire. This newfound wealth had started to change him, Lotho and his pompous and arrogant attitude was beginning to grate on
and not for the better; he became cruel to and sneered at the Wizard – it was high time that he had him removed. One evening,
his fellow Hobbits, and lorded his fortune over them. when Lotho was with his like-minded Hobbits, Sharkey sent a band of
Ruffians to cause a nearby ruckus; and in the confusion he instructed
A Hobbit could be forgiven for believing that it was Lotho who called his slimy servant Gríma Wormtongue to make sure that he ‘saw to’ the
the shots in the Shire, that it was his plan to close the inns, knock down troublesome Lotho for good.
old buildings and build newer, grimmer ones in their place, or even
throw fellow Hobbits into the Lockholes. However, behind the scenes
it was old Sharkey that was pulling the strings, influencing Lotho to
do his bidding and implement his regime whilst he readied himself to
assume command.

LAYOUT
The board represents a pathway leading towards Bag End from
the Green Dragon. Across the centre of the board from north to
south is a pathway with a few Hobbit-holes dotted on either side.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys Lotho Sackville-Baggins in the centre
of the board, then the rest of their force within 3" of Lotho. The
Evil player deploys the Ruffians anywhere on the board at least 6"
away from any Good model.
OBJECTIVES
The game lasts until Lotho Sackville-Baggins has left the board
or is slain. The Good player wins if Lotho Sackville-Baggins can
escape the board via any board edge. The Evil player wins if
Worm can slay Lotho Sackville-Baggins.
Any other result is a draw.
SPECIAL RULES
Worm – Lotho has no idea where Worm is coming from – Sharkey’s pet
could grab him at any moment.
Worm doesn’t deploy as normal in this Scenario. Instead, the
Evil player deploys four 25mm markers on the board at the
start of the game, one in the centre of each board edge. These
markers cannot be Charged, targeted by shooting and do not
block movement or Line of Sight. They move 6", do not have
a Control Zone, and can move through other models and their
Control Zones, and other models may move through them.
These markers may only Charge Lotho Sackville-Baggins and
when a marker Charges Lotho, roll a D6. On a 1-4, it was not
Worm – remove the marker from play. On a 5+, it is Worm –
replace the marker with Worm and remove the others from play.
If the first three markers turn out not to be Worm, replace the
final marker with Worm – Lotho has spotted him! Lotho may
not use his Considerable Wealth special rule to prevent Worm or
a marker from Charging him.
Shadowed Figure – It is dark and Worm is wearing black clothes,
making him very hard to see to the untrained eye.
Worm gains the Stalk Unseen special rule and always counts
as being concealed by a piece of terrain – even when he is
in open ground.
Protect the Boss! – The Hobbits are trying to protect Lotho from the
Ruffians, and have not noticed Worm skulking towards him.
Hobbit Militia must always Charge a Ruffian if able to do so.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Lotho Sackville-Baggins; 8 Hobbit Militia.
Evil: Worm; 6 Ruffians; 3 Ruffians with whip.
 The Burning of Woody End
THE BURNING OF WOODY END
W
ith Lotho Sackville-Baggins secretly taken care of,
Sharkey’s power continued to grow. His influence
spread to all Farthings of the Shire; more inns were closed
down, their beer saved only for the Ruffians under the old
Wizard’s command, and the farmers were forced to give up
most of their crops.
As time went on, the Ruffians began to treat the Hobbits worse and worse.
Before, their interactions were no more than a few insults or perhaps
scaring the little-folk if they spoke out against the Chief or broke his rules.
However, now things were much more bleak. Ruffians would often steal
what they wanted from the Hobbits; food, pipe-weed, or trinkets and
personal possessions. Any Hobbit that tried to resist was taken away to
the Lockholes as punishment, and it wasn’t long before the Ruffians began
looking for excuses to make arrests.
Not all Hobbits were successfully taken away, some managed to escape
their captors. Such was true of Baldo Tulpenny. Having seen his fellow
Hobbits bullied and beaten, Baldo decided to stand up to the Ruffians.
One crisp morning, Baldo saw poor Folco Boffin being harassed by a
Ruffian, and he acted quickly, throwing a stone at the Ruffian who
towered over Folco, which struck him square in the face. The distraction
allowed for Folco to escape, whilst Baldo evaded capture within the trees
and hills he knew so well, leaving the bully cursing the Hobbits with a sore
head and his pride sorely damaged.
Unfortunately, the Ruffian in question was Rowan Thistlewood, one of
the Chief’s key enforcers and one who would not stand for such insolence.
After discovering who had attacked him, and where they lived, Rowan
and a band of Ruffians sneaked towards Baldo’s dwelling at Woody End
to smoke him out and arrest him.

LAYOUT
The board represents Woody End. The area within 3" of the edges
of the board should be dotted with trees, whilst in the rest of the
board there should be five Hobbit-holes.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys their forces anywhere within 2" of a
Hobbit-hole, making sure to split their forces as evenly as possible
between the different Hobbit-holes. The Evil player deploys the
Ruffians anywhere within 3" of any board edge.
OBJECTIVES
The game lasts for 10 turns. If, at the end of 10 turns, all
of the Hobbit-holes are alight, the Evil player is the winner.
If three or fewer Hobbit-holes are alight, the Good player is the
winner. Any other result is a draw.
SPECIAL RULES
Torching Hobbit-holes – The Ruffians are intent on teaching Baldo
a lesson in respect, by burning down his home!
During the End phase, any Ruffian model that is in base contact
with a Hobbit-hole that did not shoot or participate in a Fight this
turn can attempt to set it alight. Roll a D6.
On a 5+, the Hobbit-hole has been set alight.
Flaming Arrows – Some of the Ruffians have set their arrows alight,
allowing fire to be swiftly spread.
Ruffian models may shoot at any Hobbit-hole as if they were
enemy models, without taking In The Way tests for intervening
models. Any Hobbit-hole that is wounded by an arrow will
immediately be set alight. Hobbit-holes count as having
a Defence of 6.
Put the Fires Out! – As Woody End becomes engulfed in flame, the
Hobbits attempt to subdue the fires and protect their home.
Any Good model that ends its move in base contact with a
Hobbit-hole that is on fire, and is not Engaged in a Fight, may
attempt to put it out. Roll a D6. On a 6, the fire has been put
out. Models that attempt to put out a fire may not shoot in the
following Shoot phase. However, should the Good player roll a
1 then the Hobbit-hole will be consumed by flame and cannot
be put out for the remainder of the game. At the end of each
Move phase, any model that is on a Hobbit-hole that has been
consumed by flames immediately takes a Strength 3 hit.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Baldo Tulpenny; 12 Hobbit Militia;
8 Hobbit Archers.
Evil: Rowan Thistlewood, Ruffian Enforcer; 12 Ruffians;
6 Ruffians with whip; 6 Ruffians with bow.
 Uprooting of Bagshot Row

UPROOTING OF BAGSHOT ROW

A
s Sharkey’s dominance over the Shire continued to The loss of the trees and flowers around Hobbiton had angered Hamfast
grow, parts of it became almost unrecognisable to Gamgee for a good long while, yet he knew that if he spoke out against
what they had been before the fallen Wizard’s coming. the Chief then he would join the likes of Will Whitfoot in the Lockholes.
Across the Four Farthings, the inns were closed down and However, when the Ruffians begun to uproot Bagshot Row under the
large Ruffian houses made of brick started appearing in orders of Bill Ferny to make room for yet another Ruffian house (no doubt
every town and village. These grim buildings stuck out to get his own revenge on Sam), Hamfast could not contain his anger any
against the quaint green Hobbit-holes, and would often be more. The Gaffer gathered together all of the Hobbits he could and strode
built where gardens or trees had once been, much to the with purpose towards his home, his spade clutched in his hands. Old
dismay of the Hobbits. Gaffer Gamgee was about to give Bill Ferny and the Ruffians a piece of
his mind, no matter the consequences!
Hobbiton was hit as hard as any area of the Shire; the Green Dragon was
boarded up and the beer that was made there was confiscated and stored
in one of the Chief’s large brick storehouses. The Old Mill was torn down,
replaced with a new, bigger mill that smelt of burning and sweat. Even the
Party Tree couldn’t escape its fate as it was ripped up from the earth and
used to fuel the fires of the Ruffians. The destruction of the Party Tree was
felt by all Hobbits, and many saw it as yet another insult to their existence.

LAYOUT
The board represents the area around Bagshot Row. In the
centre of the western board edge extending outwards is Bagshot
Row. There is a pathway leading up to the door of the Hobbit-
hole. The rest of the board should have a few bushes and
hedges dotted around.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Evil player deploys their forces anywhere within 3" of Bagshot
Row. The Good player deploys their force anywhere within 6" of
the eastern board edge.
OBJECTIVES
The game lasts until the end of the turn in which one side has
completed their objective. The Good side wins if they can slay Bill
Ferny. The Evil side wins if they can reduce the Good side to 25%
or less of their starting models. If both sides achieve their objective
in the same turn, the game is a draw.
SPECIAL RULES
The Gaffer – Hamfast is incensed by the blatant disrespect shown by
Bill Ferny to the plants he has tended to with great care.
Hamfast ‘Gaffer’ Gamgee adds +1 to his Fight value when
Engaged in a Fight with Bill Ferny. Additionally, Hamfast
may re-roll failed To Wound rolls against Bill Ferny during
the Fight phase.
Bill Ferny – Bill Ferny’s considerable arrogance may well
be his downfall.
Bill Ferny must always Charge if able to do so.
For the Shire! – The Hobbits rallied by Gaffer have had enough of the
Ruffians, and are here to put an end to their bullying.
Hobbit models must Charge if able to do so.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Hamfast ‘Gaffer’ Gamgee; 12 Hobbit Militia.
Evil: Bill Ferny; 6 Ruffians; 2 Ruffians with whip;
4 Ruffians with bow.
 Arrest of Folco Boffin
ARREST OF FOLCO BOFFIN
T
he regulations that Sharkey imposed over the Shire
were unpopular with the Hobbits; the idea of curfews,
closing of inns, and the ban on pipe-weed caused a few
Hobbits to speak out against this mysterious Chief and his
new regime. Such dissent was swiftly dealt with and many
Hobbits were arrested and thrown into the Lockholes for
failing to fall in line.
Sometimes a Hobbit would manage to evade capture, sneaking
into wooded areas to hide, or being concealed by other trustworthy
Hobbits. Folco Boffin was one such Hobbit. He had stayed behind
in Hobbiton to keep up Frodo’s story about living in Crickhollow.
When the Ruffians began to control the Shire, Folco, and a few
other Hobbits, had begun to do what they could to undermine the
Chief; aiding in the escape of captured Hobbits, raiding storehouses,
or speaking out against their oppressors. However, Folco had been
careless and managed to get himself captured by Rowan Thistlewood,
only to be rescued later.
His near encounter with the Lockholes had forced Folco to be far more
wary, and he avoided straying out in public for too long in fear of being
ratted out by those who spied for the Chief. Folco was forced to move only
by night, and was aided by a small group of Hobbits that would distract
the big-folk that drew near, and hide him when needed.
However, determined to recapture the Hobbit that evaded them before,
the Ruffians devised a plan. They forced the Shirriffs to do their dirty
work, arresting their fellow Hobbits and following up on leads on Folco’s
whereabouts. It was in the dead of night, when Folco was on his way to
a secret meeting of like-minded Hobbit-folk, that the Shirriffs, under the
orders of the Ruffians, came for him. The Hobbits protecting Folco had
written them off as simple Hobbit-folk in the dark, but as they drew near,
the Shirriffs proclaimed them under arrest by orders of the Chief, and Folco
would have to flee into the surrounding woodland or risk being dragged
to the Lockholes.
 SPECIAL RULES
The Shirriffs – Though they are under Sharkey’s command, the
Shirriffs wish no harm upon the other Hobbits.

Whenever an ‘Evil’ model wins a Fight against a Good model,

they will not make Strikes against them. Instead when an ‘Evil’
model wins a fight, they will roll a single D6. On a 4+, they arrest
the model they fought. Arrested models count as being affected
by the Paralyse Magical Power and count as Heavy Objects
if carried. If Folco is arrested, he may spend his Fate point to
attempt to resist the effects of being Paralysed. Roll a D6. On a 4+,
Folco is not arrested – this time…

Friends at Heart – Neither the Shirriffs nor the other Hobbits want to
cause any lasting harm to each other.

Neither side may Throw Stones at each other in this Scenario.

Additionally, if a Shirriff is removed as a casualty in the Scenario,
it is probably better to assume they were sent packing by the other
Hobbits rather than being slain.

LAYOUT
The board represents one of the many pathways through the PARTICIPANTS
Shire. A path runs through the centre of the board from west to Good: Folco Boffin; 8 Hobbit Militia.
east, and should have a few Hobbit-holes dotted either side.
‘Evil’: Holfoot Bracegirdle, Shirriff-leader;
STARTING POSITIONS Robin Smallburrow, Hobbit Shirriff; 12 Hobbit Shirriffs.
The Good player deploys their forces anywhere within 3" of the
eastern board edge. The ‘Evil’ player deploys their force anywhere
within 3" of the western board edge.

OBJECTIVES
The game lasts until Folco Boffin leaves the board. The Good side
wins if Folco can move off the board via the western board edge
of his own accord. The ‘Evil’ side wins if Folco is arrested and
carried off of the western board edge.
 The Old Storehouse

THE OLD STOREHOUSE

A
s Sharkey’s grip on the Four Farthings of the Shire The sight of his fellow Hobbits being taken advantage of angered
tightened, he began to set sanctions on how much food Paladin Took; he wouldn’t let such hardship fall upon his own folk in
and grain the Hobbits must provide his men. Begrudgingly Tuckborough. Along with some fellow conspirators, Paladin set about
the Hobbits started to hand over their offerings to the formulating a plan to raid one of the storehouses on the edge of Hobbiton.
Chief; providing the Ruffians with sacks of grain, freshly Though he was too old to go himself, Paladin sent a group of the bravest
harvested vegetables and numerous barrels of both beer Tooks, along with Fatty Bolger and Baldo Tulpenny (who had escaped
and pipe-weed, all of which were stashed away in various to Tuckborough following the burning of Woody End), to sneak into the
newly-built storehouses. storehouse under the cover of darkness and take whatever they could to feed
those Hobbits most in need.
However, as time passed by, the sanctions put in place by Sharkey
became increasingly harsh, and the Hobbits were forced to provide greater
proportions of their produce to the Ruffians. Soon the storehouses were
filled with grain, beer and food; yet the Chief and his Ruffians constantly
demanded more. Such demands put great strain on the Hobbits, and those
that couldn’t provide, or refused to, were taken to the Lockholes.

LAYOUT
The board represents the old storehouse and the surrounding
area. In the centre of the board should be a building that
represents the storehouse. There should also be a few Hobbit-
holes on the board, as well as some additional hedges, bushes and
trees dotted around.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Evil player deploys their force within 2" of the storehouse.
The Good player splits their forces into two equal parts, each with
a single Hero model. One half is deployed within 6" of the north-
east corner of the board, the other is deployed within 6" of the
south-west corner of the board.
OBJECTIVES
The game lasts until the end of a turn where one force achieves
their objective. The Good player wins if they can successfully
move four or more Supply counters off of the board via any table
edge. The Evil player wins if they can reduce the Good force to
50% or fewer of its starting numbers. If both sides achieve their
objective in the same turn, the game is a draw.
SPECIAL RULES
On Guard – The Ruffians are not expecting the Hobbits’ attempt to
steal from them, and are simply patrolling the area.
All Ruffian models start the game as Sentries. Additionally,
Rowan Thistlewood may not use his Burn it Down! special rule on
the storehouse in this Scenario.
Baldo’s Traps – Under the cover of darkness, Baldo Tulpenny has
managed to set up a series of traps around the storehouse – though he
couldn’t get too close to it without being spotted.
When setting up Baldo Tulpenny’s Traps, no Trap marker may be
placed within 6" of the storehouse in addition to any other rules
for deploying Trap markers.
Thieves in the Night – The Hobbits are trying to infiltrate the
storehouse and steal back what is theirs, not to cause any harm.
Any Hobbit that is in base contact with the storehouse during the
End phase of any turn automatically gains a Supply counter – this
is a Light Object. Additionally, any Ruffian model that suffers
its final Wound in combat with a Hobbit will not be slain but is
instead knocked unconscious; they count as being under the effect
of the Paralyse Magical Power.
Ill Met by Moonlight – It is dark, and visibility is greatly reduced.
However, the cover of night makes missile weapons all the more deadly.
Models cannot be seen or targeted by shooting attacks at distances
over 12" away. However, as it is harder to avoid a shot in the dark,
all shooting attacks gain a bonus of +1 when rolling To Wound.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Baldo Tulpenny; Fredegar Bolger;
4 Tookish Hunters; 8 Hobbit Militia.
Evil: Rowan Thistlewood, Ruffian Enforcer; 6 Ruffians;
2 Ruffians with whip; 4 Ruffians with bow.
 The Bounders Strike Back

THE BOUNDERS STRIKE BACK

A
lthough the influence of Sharkey grew, the Hobbits However, word of Sharkey’s plans reached the ears of the Thain of
of Tuckborough continued to defy his orders. Openly the Shire, and he is now wise to the Wizard’s plans. Paladin gathers
speaking out against the Chief’s regime, Paladin Took together as many of the Bounders as he can, and hatches a plan to foil the
managed to rally the Tooks against the enemy of the Shire, Ruffian’s advance by lying in wait for them as they attempt to traverse
and refused to follow the sanctions and pay the taxes that the thick undergrowth on the borders of Tuckborough. Yet if the Bounders
the fallen Wizard attempted to force upon them. cannot stop the Ruffians from entering Tuckborough, Paladin may
still be arrested.
The resistance of Paladin and the residents of Tuckborough began to
become an increasingly irritating thorn in Sharkey’s side, and so he
decided that something had to be done to re-establish his dominance in
the southern regions of the Shire. To this end, Sharkey ordered a band
of his Ruffians to infiltrate the borders of Tuckborough, arrest Paladin
Took, and bring him to be imprisoned in the Lockholes.
LAYOUT
The board represents the wooded lands that lie on the borders
of Tuckborough. The board should be densely packed with trees,
hedges and bushes, but leave enough space for the models to move
freely across the board.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Evil player deploys their models anywhere within 12" of the
eastern board edge. The Good player then deploys their models
anywhere within 12" of the western board edge.
SPECIAL RULES
Traps – The Bounders have been awaiting the arrival of the
Ruffians, and have prepared a few ‘surprises’ for them amongst the
dense undergrowth.
After both players have deployed their models, the Good player
may deploy 20 Trap markers on the board (five Tripwire,
five Snare, five Pitfall, five Dummy), following the rules
detailed on page 64.

OBJECTIVES PARTICIPANTS
The Ruffians are trying to make their way to Tuckborough in Good: 5 Tookish Hunters.
order to arrest Paladin Took, who has been stirring up trouble for
the Chief. However, the Thain of the Shire is wise to Sharkey’s Evil: 6 Ruffians; 2 Ruffians with whip;
plans, and has sent some of the Bounders to disrupt the advancing 4 Ruffians with bow.
Ruffians. The Evil player immediately wins if five Ruffians are
able to escape the board via the western board edge. The Good
player wins immediately if they can slay enough Ruffians to make
it impossible for the Evil player to win.
 Brockenborings

BROCKENBORINGS

T
hough unknown to the other Hobbits, Lotho
Sackville-Baggins is dead; murdered at the hands
of Wormtongue under cover of darkness by the orders of
his master. Now, having revealed himself to some as the
Chief, and all but Tuckborough under his sway, Sharkey
began to exercise his total dominance over the Shire. Yet
there were still some who resisted his rule, and plotted
in secret to form a rebellion against the Chief and those
that followed him.
However, the fallen Wizard has spies everywhere, and word of Fatty
Bolger’s meetings has reached him, and so the rebellious Hobbits must be
dealt with. Sharkey orders Bill Ferny to gather a band of Ruffians and put
a stop to the Hobbit’s clandestine meetings, and to bring the ringleaders
to the Lockholes to make an example of them to any like-minded Hobbits.
With Bill and his bullies surrounding the meetinghouse, it will take every
ounce of good fortune for Fatty and Lobelia to escape.

Fatty Bolger, ever-loyal friend to Frodo, began to organise secret meetings

in the sleepy village of the Brockenborings, where he and other dissenting
Hobbits discussed their plans. Amongst these Hobbits was Lobelia
Sackville-Baggins, who joined Fatty’s cause as she feared what had become
of her son Lotho, who had not been seen in weeks. Together, those that
Fatty gathered began formulating their plans.
 OBJECTIVES
Having been discovered, the Hobbits must escape the Ruffians.
Sharkey has ordered his Ruffians to make an example of the
leaders of this attempted rebellion by dragging them to the
Lockholes. The game lasts until both Lobelia and Fatty have
left the board. The Good player wins if both Lobelia and Fatty
can escape the board via any board edge. The Evil player
wins if Lobelia and Fatty are carried off of any board edge. If
either Lobelia or Fatty escapes but the other is captured, the
game is a draw.

SPECIAL RULES
Rebellion Leaders – The Ruffians have been instructed to capture
those attempting to start the rebellion.

The Ruffians must capture Lobelia and Fatty to win the game. To
do this they will need to bind them in chains using their At ’em
Lads or Put ’em in Chains special rules. Whilst bound, Lobelia
and Fatty are treated as Heavy Objects. If either Lobelia or Fatty
is slain then the game is a draw.

LAYOUT
The board represents an area of the village of Brockenborings. In PARTICIPANTS
the centre of the board is a Hobbit-hole that is the meetinghouse. Good: Lobelia Sackville-Baggins; Fredegar Bolger;
The rest of the board should be littered with hedges, 8 Hobbit Militia.
fences and trees.
Evil: Bill Ferny; 6 Ruffians; 2 Ruffians with whip;
STARTING POSITIONS 4 Ruffians with bow.
The Good player deploys their models anywhere touching
the meetinghouse. The Evil player then deploys their models
anywhere at least 15" away from any Good model.
 The Lockholes

THE LOCKHOLES

B
efore falling under the control of the Ruffians, the
village of Michel Delving was where food and supplies
were gathered and stored in the tunnels for times when
food was scarce. These storage tunnels were transformed
into the Lockholes, a vile place where those that dared to
speak out against the Chief and arrested for their insolence
were imprisoned.
Spurred into action by the ever-worsening tales of what is happening to
those in the Lockholes, Paladin Took decides he cannot stand idly by
whilst others suffer. Under the cover of the dimming evening light, Paladin
and a small group of loyal Hobbits decide to make a swift raid upon the
Lockholes in an attempt to free as many of their fellows as they can from
the clutches of the Ruffian bullies.

Tales of what happened to those within the Lockholes spread across the
Shire, either told by the Ruffians to scare the Hobbits into obedience,
or by those who were too terrified by what they heard to dare to defy
the Ruffians. Those held in the Lockholes were chained up and often
beaten, and were fed the bare minimum to be kept alive, making them too
weak to fight back.

LAYOUT
The board represents a Lockhole and the surrounding area. The
Lockhole is placed 6" away from the centre of the northern board
edge with the door facing to the south. The rest of the board
should be dotted with trees, hedges and fences.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Evil player deploys Rowan Thistlewood and six of the
Ruffians anywhere within 6" of the Lockhole; only two of these
Ruffians may have a bow. The rest of the Ruffians will arrive
later. The Good player then deploys Paladin, Baldo, the Hobbit
Archers, and eight Hobbit Militia anywhere within 12" of the
southern board edge. The rest of the Good models are those that
are prisoners inside the Lockhole.
OBJECTIVES
Paladin’s mission is to free as many Hobbits from the Lockhole
as he can, saving them from the ill treatment they are receiving
at the hands of the Ruffians. The Good player wins if four or
more imprisoned Hobbits can escape the board via the eastern,
western or southern board edges. The Evil side wins if they
can prevent this.
SPECIAL RULES
Reinforcements – The Ruffians have seen the Hobbits coming, and
called for their allies to help protect the Lockhole.
At the end of each Evil move phase, roll a D6 for each
Ruffian that has not yet entered play. On a 4+, that model
arrives; roll a further D6 to see where it will arrive. On a 1-2,
the model arrives from the western board edge. On a 3-4, the
model arrives from the southern board edge. On a 5-6, the
model arrives from the eastern board edge. Models arrive via
the rules for Reinforcements.
Baldo’s Traps – The Hobbits have arrived quickly and have not had
time to scout out the area.
Baldo may not place any Trap markers in this Scenario.
Freeing Prisoners – The Hobbits must reach the Lockhole in order to
free those within.
To free an imprisoned Hobbit, a Good model must be in
base contact with the Lockhole’s door and have not shot
or fought that turn. During the End phase of a turn where
these conditions have been met, a single Hobbit may exit the
Lockhole. To determine which Hobbit has been freed, the
Good player should simply line up the captured Hobbit models
and roll a D6 to determine which has been set free. If the Good
player rolls higher than the number of remaining Hobbit
models, they may choose which has been freed. A rescued
Hobbit may act as normal from the start of the following turn.
Additionally, Rowan Thistlewood may not use his Burn it Down!
special rule on the Lockhole in this Scenario.
Weary and Half-starved – Those imprisoned in the Lockholes are
malnourished and sickly from their capture.
Escaping prisoners may not Charge or Throw Stones, but will
fight as normal if Charged. Before moving an escaping prisoner,
the Good player rolls a D6. On a 1, the Hobbit is overcome with
exhaustion and collapses. The Hobbit becomes Prone and may
not move any further that turn.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Paladin Took; Baldo Tulpenny;
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins; Fredegar Bolger;
12 Hobbit Militia; 4 Hobbit Archers.
Evil: Rowan Thistlewood, Ruffian Enforcer; 6 Ruffians;
2 Ruffians with whip; 4 Ruffians with bow.
 Attack on Tuckborough

ATTACKON TUCKBOROUGH

P
aladin Took, and the Hobbits of the Southfarthing
that followed him, proved to be a rather big thorn in
Sharkey’s side; refusing to follow his regime, not paying
taxes and publicly speaking out against the Chief. In his
desire to capture the old Hobbit and make an example
of him, Sharkey had previously sent bands of Ruffians
to Tuckborough to arrest Paladin and drag him to the
Lockholes, but they were unsuccessful on each attempt.
But Tooks are made of sterner stuff than most Hobbits, and they will not
easily relinquish their lands without a fight. Gathering all those loyal to
him to his side, Paladin must now lead the Tooks of Tuckborough and
their allies against Sharkey’s Ruffians. Should they be victorious then there
is hope left for the Shire; but should they fail, then the last resistance will
have faltered and it would take Hobbits of greater stature than Paladin to
save the Four Farthings…

One of Paladin’s missions to free Hobbits from the Lockholes of Michel

Delving infuriated Sharkey even more, and the fallen Wizard was not
simply content to just lock Paladin away; a more severe punishment had to
befall the Thain of the Shire. To this end, Sharkey sent Ruffians in larger
numbers than before to Tuckborough to seize it from Paladin, and bring
him before their master.

LAYOUT
The board represents the edges of Tuckborough. The southern
half of the board should have a selection of Hobbit-holes, fences
and hedges, whilst the northern half of the board should be dotted
with trees, hedges and bushes. Five Objective markers should be
placed across the centre of the board from east to west, with one
in the centre and each being 8" away from another.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys their forces within 12" of the southern
board edge. The Evil player then deploys their forces within 12" of
the northern board edge.
OBJECTIVES
Both sides are battling over control of Tuckborough; the
Hobbits must defend their borders, whilst the Ruffians are
trying to capture them. Once one side has suffered eight or
more casualties, the game might suddenly end. Roll a D6 at the
end of each turn after this condition has been met. On a 1-2,
the game ends, otherwise it continues for another turn. When
the game ends, the side that has captured the most objectives
is the winner. Whichever side has the most models within 3"
of an objective, controls that objective. If both sides have the
same number of models within 3" then neither side claims that
objective. If both sides control the same number of objectives
then the game is a draw.
SPECIAL RULES
Reinforcements – Both sides have more fighters waiting to strike, and
when the two sides clash, those held in reserve race to the battle.
At the start of each player’s Move phase, roll a D6 for each
Warrior model removed as a casualty. On a 5+, that model may
re-enter the board from the centre of the eastern or western board
edge, or any point on their controlling player’s board edge via the
rules for Reinforcements.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Paladin Took; Baldo Tulpenny; 12 Hobbit Militia; 4
Hobbit Archers.
Evil: Sid Briarthorn, Ruffian Chief; 7 Ruffians;
3 Ruffians with whip; 5 Ruffians with bow.
 Old Cotton's Farm
OLD COTTON’SFARM
T
he four Travellers returned to the Shire following
their journeys across Middle-earth; however, it was
not the same welcoming and friendly place that it was when
they set off almost 13 months before. Instead the roads
were blocked by the Shirriffs who enforced the Chief’s will
rather than simply wandering the paths, keeping the peace
and locating the best ales, as they did before.
The discovery that their home had been taken over and turned into a place
of fear and mistreatment of Hobbits infuriated the Travellers, Merry in
particular, and they quickly set about finding out what had happened
since they had left. Their investigation led them to the familiar hearth of
Farmer Cotton and his family, who had resisted the Ruffians’ demands
where they could.
However, news of their return reached the Ruffian leaders, and a band
of Sharkey’s men made their way to confront the Hobbits and bring them
before their master. Yet Frodo and his companions had learned a thing
or two on their travels, and whilst Pippin headed off to Tuckborough
to rally his father’s people, Merry set upon laying a trap for the
approaching Ruffians.
Upon their arrival, the Ruffians are greeted by Farmer Cotton, stood
alone and defiant in the road, telling them that they are not welcome
and that they should leave. Scoffing at the demands of one lone Hobbit,
the Ruffians march down the road and into Merry’s trap. Now the
Ruffians are surrounded, but they are still dangerous; if they can fell the
leaders of the Hobbits then the morale of the others will break and the
Shire will fall.

LAYOUT
The board represents the road leading up to Tolman Cotton’s
farm, and the surrounding area. A 6" wide road runs down
the centre of the board from north to south, and is lined with
hedgerows on either side. The fields should have a selection of
Hobbit-holes, bushes, fences and trees dotted around.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys Farmer Cotton 3" from the centre of
the southern board edge as shown on the map. The Evil player
then deploys their models on the road within 3" of the centre of
the board. The Good player then splits their force into two equal
halves, each with two Hero and six Warrior models. They then
deploy each half on a different side of the road, making sure they
are off the road, and at least 3" away from any Evil model.
OBJECTIVES
The Ruffians have walked into the Hobbits’ trap, and have
decided to fight their way out and take as many of the ringleaders
as they can with them. The game lasts until the end of a turn
where one side has completed their objective. The Good side
wins if they can reduce the Evil force to 25% or less of its starting
numbers. The Evil side wins if they can kill any four Hobbit
Hero models. If both sides complete their objective in the same
turn, the game is a draw.
SPECIAL RULES
Defend the Shire! – The Hobbits have had enough of being bullied,
and are ready to take the fight to the Ruffians.
Hobbit models must Charge if able to do so.
Let ‘em have it! – The Ruffians have been waiting for the chance to
fight some Hobbits, and now Farmer Cotton has given them the excuse
they need to do just that.
Ruffian models must re-roll To Wound rolls of 1 during the
Fight phase. Additionally, if Rowan Thistlewood is Engaged
in combat or has been involved in a Fight this turn, and
has not been removed as a casualty, Ruffian models treat
him as a banner.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Meriadoc, Captain of the Shire with shield;
Frodo of the Nine Fingers; Samwise the Brave;
Farmer Tolman Cotton; Hamfast ‘Gaffer’ Gamgee;
6 Hobbit Militia; 4 Hobbit Archers.
Evil: Rowan Thistlewood, Ruffian Enforcer; 6 Ruffians;
2 Ruffians with whip; 4 Ruffians with bow.
 The Battle of Bywater

THE BATTLEOF BYWATER

T
he battle at Cotton’s farm, and the defeat of the
Ruffians that were there, gave the Hobbits of the Shire
a renewed hope of better times. The return of the Travellers
showed the Hobbits that there were some who could lead
them against the rule of the mysterious Chief. Knowing
that their victory at the farm would be short-lived, and that
news of it would already have started to spread towards Bag
End, Merry hatched a plan to put an end to the Chief’s rule
once and for all.
With their forces from across the Shire gathered, Merry and Pippin now
lead the Hobbits of the Shire from Bywater in a final bid to drive out
the Ruffians from their home and to end the tyranny of the Chief. Yet the
commotion from the road to Hobbiton has forced the Chief to finally show
himself, revealing him to be none other than the fallen Wizard Saruman,
now going under the name of Sharkey, and his deceitful lackey, Worm,
who now joins the fight that will go down as the biggest battle in the entire
history of the Shire.

With Pippin having already headed for Tuckborough to bring

reinforcements, Merry rode to Buckland to rally the other Brandybucks,
and Samwise and Farmer Cotton prepared the remaining Hobbits for
battle. Merry’s plan was to engage the Ruffian forces at a blockade in
Bywater, allowing the amassed Hobbit forces to attack them from all sides.

LAYOUT
This Scenario is played on a 2'x2' board. A long road runs
across the centre of the board from east to west, and there are
a few Hobbit-holes and hedges dotted either side of the road. A
barricade should be situated across the road on the eastern side as
shown on the map.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Evil player deploys all of their Ruffians within 6" of the centre
of the western board edge; Sharkey and Worm are kept to one
side for later in the game. The Good player then deploys Frodo,
Sam, Holfoot, Robin, Farmer Cotton and the Shirriffs within 6"
of the centre of the eastern board edge. Merry and the Battlin’
Brandybucks are deployed within 6" of the centre of the northern
edge. Pippin and the Tookish Hunters are deployed within 6" of
the centre of the southern board edge.
OBJECTIVES
Without the Travellers, the Shirefolk will lose all hope and surely
fall to the will of the Ruffians. However, if Sharkey can be exposed
for the liar that he is then the Hobbits can drive back his Ruffians
and reclaim the Shire.
The Good player wins if, at the end of any turn, Sharkey has been
slain. The Evil player wins immediately if all four of the Travellers
(Frodo, Sam, Merry & Pippin) have been slain.
SPECIAL RULES
Sharkey – Sharkey resides in Bag End and, at the battle’s start, is
unaware of its goings-on. The noise from Bywater is enough to draw
Sharkey to the battle in an attempt to silence these Hobbits that are
causing him so much grievance.
From the fourth turn onwards, roll a D6 at the end of each Evil
Move phase. On a 5+, Sharkey and Worm enter the board from
the western board edge via the rules for Reinforcements.
The Ruffian mob – As the battle rages on, more Ruffians join the fight
in an attempt to quell the Hobbit uprising.
At the end of each Evil Move phase, roll a D6 for each Ruffian
Warrior model that has been previously slain. On a 6, that
model may move on from the western board edge via the rules for
Reinforcements.
Merry & Pippin – It is here, at the Battle of Bywater, where Merry
and Pippin truly show how much they have changed since they left the
Shire. No longer are they young and foolish, but are now brave and sturdy
fighters ready to fend off Sharkey’s Rogues.
Once per game, both Merry and Pippin can each declare a
Heroic Combat without spending Might.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Frodo of the Nine Fingers on pony; Samwise the
Brave on pony; Meriadoc, Captain of the Shire with shield
on pony; Peregrin, Captain of the Shire on pony; Farmer
Tolman Cotton; Holfoot Bracegirdle, Shirriff-leader; Robin
Smallburrow, Hobbit Shirriff; 8 Battlin’ Brandybucks; 8
Tookish Hunters; 8 Hobbit Shirriffs.
Evil: Sharkey & Worm; Sid Briarthorn, Ruffian Chief;
Bill Ferny; 12 Ruffians; 4 Ruffians with whip;
8 Ruffians with bow.
SCOURING OF THE SHIRE CAMPAIGN

SCOURING OF THE SHIRE CAMPAIGN

H
ere we present you with the Scouring of the Shire
campaign, a system that links the Narrative Play Scenarios
in this volume together in such a way that the results of one game
can impact your next game or even one much later on! This
will make the already dynamic Narrative Play Scenarios feel as
if you are playing through the scenes directly from the books
and the movies.
As you may have already guessed, this supplement focuses on
the skirmishes and events that happened within the Shire from
when Sharkey began to take over to the return of the Travellers.
The Scenarios start with the amassing of the Ruffians in Bree,
and the very beginning of Sharkey’s regime under the influence
of his puppet, Lotho Sackville-Baggins, through to the various
arrests of well-meaning Hobbits and the birth of a small rebellion,
to the final Battle of Bywater – the most famous battle in the
history of the Shire.
You can play this campaign with as few as two people, though if
you wish, different players can take control of different Scenarios,
that way you can get a whole gaming group involved. However, it
is important to note that you should play the Scenarios in order, as
the results of one Scenario may change how a later one plays…
THE LOCKHOLES
As an added feature to make this campaign really mirror the cruel
regime that Sharkey has imposed across the Shire, you may choose
to use this optional rule for your campaign. Should any Hobbit
Hero model be captured or removed as a casualty, it is safe to
assume that they have been dragged off to the Lockholes following
the battle should the Evil side win (with the exceptions of Holfoot
Bracegirdle and Robin Smallburrow, who are instead bullied
into following the orders of the Ruffians). Make a note of which
Hobbit Hero models have been sent to the Lockholes across the
campaign. Any that have been captured may not appear in any
future Scenario unless they have escaped. This does not apply to
any of the Scenarios that happen after the Lockholes Scenario.
In The Lockholes Scenario, replace the Hobbit Militia that have
been arrested with any Hobbit Hero models that have been
captured – this is your one chance to rescue any Hobbits that
have been taken prisoner! Any Hobbit Hero models rescued in
this way may then join in the Battle of Bywater Scenario. For each
additional Hobbit Hero the Good player receives, the Evil player
may add three additional Ruffians to their force.

SCENARIO BONUSES
After each Scenario has been completed, it is important to note
down which side won, either Good or Evil. This is important
as, depending on who was victorious, there may be a bonus
or penalty to a certain side in a future Scenario. For example,
if the Good side is victorious in the Maggot’s Farm Scenario,
the Good side will receive a bonus in the Battle of Bywater
Scenario – a much later Scenario in the campaign. These bonuses
reflect the advantages of success and the edge it will give either
side in the future.
 SKIRMISH IN BREE
Good: In The Ruffians Arrive Scenario, Holfoot and
Robin add 1 to their rolls when trying to recover from the
effect of the Paralyse Magical Power from the Ruffians’ At
‘em Lads! special rule.

Evil: The Evil player gains three additional

Ruffians in The Ruffians Arrive Scenario.

THE RUFFIANS ARRIVE

Good: In The Mayor’s Arrest Scenario, Will Whitfoot
may move on the first turn of the game.

Evil: In the Maggot’s Farm Scenario, the Ruffians deploy

within 3" of the eastern board edge
rather than starting off the board.

MAGGOT’S FARM
Good: The Good player may use Farmer Maggot and his
hounds in the Battle of Bywater Scenario.

Evil: The Evil player gains three additional

Ruffians in the Battle of Bywater Scenario.

THE OLD MILL

Good: In The Old Storehouse Scenario,
the Good player only needs to secure three
Supply counters, rather than four.

Evil: The Evil player may use Ted Sandyman in the

Battle of Bywater Scenario.

THE MAYOR’S ARREST

Good: The Good player may use Will Whitfoot in the
Attack on Tuckborough Scenario.

Evil: In the Arrest of Folco Boffin Scenario, Folco Boffin

may not move in the first turn of the game.
THE DEATH OF LOTHO
Good: Lobelia Sackville-Baggins may use a single Might
point in the Brokenborings Scenario.

Evil: Lobelia Sackville-Baggins may not use any Will or

Fate points for the remainder of the campaign.

BURNING OF WOODY END

Good: Baldo Tulpenny may deploy three additional
Trap markers of the Good player’s choice in The Old
Storehouse Scenario.

Evil: Baldo Tulpenny may not deploy any Trap markers in

The Old Storehouse Scenario.

UPROOTING OF BAGSHOT ROW

Good: The Good player may use Hamfast ‘Gaffer’
Gamgee in the Battle of Bywater Scenario.

Evil: The Good player must secure an additional supply

counter in The Old Storehouse Scenario.

ARREST OF FOLCO BOFFIN

Good: The Good player may use Folco Boffin in the Old
Cotton’s Farm Scenario.

Evil: Holfoot Bracegirdle and Robin Smallburrow may not

declare Heroic Actions in the Battle of Bywater Scenario.

THE OLD STOREHOUSE

Good: The Good player may deploy two of each type of
Trap marker in the Brockenborings Scenario.

Evil: Baldo Tulpenny may not deploy Trap markers in the

Attack on Tuckborough Scenario.
 THE BOUNDERS STRIKE BACK
Good: The Good player may choose to automatically
gain Priority at the start of any turn in the Attack on
Tuckborough Scenario. This may only be done once.

Evil: The Evil player gains three additional

Ruffians in the Attack on Tuckborough Scenario.

BROCKENBORINGS
Good: The Good player may choose the order that
Hobbit models are rescued in The Lockholes Scenario.

Evil: Lobelia Sackville-Baggins must be

the last Hobbit to exit from the Lockholes in
The Lockholes Scenario.

THE LOCKHOLES
Good: Any Hobbit Hero models that escape the board
may be used in the Attack on Tuckborough Scenario.

Evil: In the Attack on Tuckborough Scenario,

Paladin Took starts the game with no Might points.

ATTACKON TUCKBOROUGH
Good: Pippin may re-roll Fate rolls in the
Battle of Bywater Scenario.

Evil: Pippin starts the game with no Might points in the

Battle of Bywater Scenario.

OLD COTTON’SFARM
Good: Once during the course of the game, Merry may
declare a single Heroic Action without spending Might
points in the Battle of Bywater Scenario.

Evil: In the Battle of Bywater Scenario, Merry begins the

game with no Fate points.
ARMIES
45
The Shire

THE SHIRE

T
he Hobbits that reside within the Shire are a peaceful
race, quite content to ignore, and be ignored by, the
world of the big folk. In fact, to many who live in Middle-
earth, Hobbits seem of little or no relevance at all, and
are not considered as warriors or counted among the
wise. Hobbits will seldom leave the boundaries of the Four
Farthings of the Shire, preferring to stay within the comfort
of what and where they know.
On the whole, the Hobbits of the Shire live peaceful lives and enjoy the
simple things, such as good food, the brewing of ales and the smoking of
pipe-weed, for all Hobbits share a love of things that grow. However, where
a Hobbit’s heart truly lies is in peace and quiet and good tilled earth, and
it is for those reasons that a Hobbit makes an excellent gardener.
However, even the Shire has been thrust into turmoil and war at times.
Following his defeat at Isengard, the Wizard Saruman, going by the guise
of Sharkey, invaded the Shire and enslaved its people. It was in these
dark times that the peaceful Hobbits of the Shire had to band together to
fight against Sharkey’s oppressive regime, and the Ruffians that the fallen
Wizard had enlisted to enforce his will across the Shire.
On many occasions, Hobbits who had never before seen conflict would
resist the rule of ‘The Chief’, for which they would often be beaten, or
arrested and imprisoned in the Lockholes. Upon their return home from
their grand journey, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin rallied as many Shire-
folk as they could with the courage to stand with them in rebellion against
the invaders in order to fight to reclaim their home.

ARMY COMPOSITION
This army may include: Frodo of the Nine Fingers; ARMY BONUS
Samwise the Brave; Meriadoc, Captain of the Shire; “Fear! Fire! Foes!” – Hobbit models from this army list
Peregrin, Captain of the Shire; Paladin Took; Farmer Maggot; gain the Woodland Creature special rule.
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins; Fredegar Bolger; Farmer Tolman
Cotton; Rosie Cotton; Holfoot Bracegirdle, Shirriff-leader; Robin
Smallburrow, Hobbit Shirriff; Baldo Tulpenny; Will Whitfoot,
Mayor of Hobbiton; Hamfast ‘Gaffer’ Gamgee; Folco Boffin;
Lotho Sackville-Baggins; Gandalf the Grey; Dúnedain; Bilbo
Baggins; Bandobras Took; Hobbit Militia;
Hobbit Archers and Hobbit Shirriffs.
STRENGTHS
Wide selection of Heroes – With a big range of Heroes
available, there will almost always be one to suit your needs.
Cheap Warriors – Hobbits are some of the cheapest warriors
in the game in terms of points, so you can field many of them in
a game and outnumber your opponents.
Unlimited Missile Weapons – Every Hobbit can shoot, either
with a short bow or by throwing stones, making a Shire army
one of the deadliest at a distance.
WEAKNESSES
Low Fight values – Hobbits are not natural fighters, and so
their Fight values are often lower than average – good job you
can have so many of them to make up for it!
Low Defence – Hobbits don’t often wear armour, making
them easy to kill in a fight. Make sure that when fights
happen that you have plenty of Hobbits left to swarm
your opponent with.

KEY MODELS
MERIADOC, CAPTAIN OF THE SHIRE
The Scouring of the Shire is where Merry really makes a name for himself, leading the Hobbit forces at the
Battle of Bywater. In game, Merry makes an ideal leader for a Shire force, as he is a capable fighter and has 2
points of Might. Merry can also upgrade Hobbit Militia in his warband to Battlin’ Brandybucks, which have a
Strength of 3; great for added extra punch. Merry also carries the Horn of the Riddermark, giving all friendly
Hobbits +1 Courage – brilliant when charging terror-causing enemies, or when your force is Broken.

HOBBIT ARCHERS
With an excellent Shoot value of 3+, Hobbit Archers are great warriors for your Shire army, giving you some
deadly firepower at range. Though they can only shoot their short bows 18", they are amongst the most accurate
archers in the game, and woe betide any opponent who underestimates them.

FRODO OF THE NINE FINGERS

Frodo is an interesting Hero for the Shire; he cannot Charge enemy models, and he cannot make Strikes if he
wins a fight, so what exactly are his uses? Well, Frodo is a fantastic support Hero for the Shire, as all Hobbits
within 6" of him count as being in range of a banner. For an army that cannot take banners of their own, this is a
hugely important rule and makes Frodo an essential addition to a Shire army.

LOBELIA SACKVILLE-BAGGINS
Another slightly odd profile at first glance, Lobelia is another model that cannot make Strikes in combat – an
umbrella is not much of a weapon after all! However, it is Lobelia’s Furious Tirade special rule that makes her so
good; models within 6" of her cannot benefit from the Stand Fast! of other models. This is excellent when your
opponent’s force is Broken, and you can force their Warriors to run away with no benefit from their Heroes!
FARMER TOLMAN COTTON.....................................................................................35 POINTS
(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

The father of Rosie, Farmer Cotton was a well-respected and proud Hobbit HEROIC ACTIONS
who had spent many years tending to his lands and producing a fine crop • Heroic Resolve
each year. When the Travellers returned to the Shire and saw what had • Heroic Challenge
become of their home, Farmer Cotton stepped up to rally the Hobbits of the
Shire to their cause, helping them fight back against the Ruffian invaders. SPECIAL RULES
It was Farmer Cotton, along with Merry, that planned the ambush of Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
the band of Ruffian bullies that came to drag the Cotton family away
to the Lockholes. “This is our Country” – Farmer Cotton is a proud Hobbit
who is fiercely loyal to the Shire; and he doesn’t take kindly to those that
Mv F S D A W C M W F seek to invade it.
4" 2/3+ 2 3 1 2 5 2 1 1
Farmer Cotton, and friendly Hobbit models within 3" of him,
WARGEAR may re-roll 1s when rolling to win a Duel roll.
Pitchfork.

Pitchfork – This is a hand-and-a-half weapon that may use the

Stab Special Strike, and may support as if it was a spear.

ROSIE COTTON...............................................................................................................15 POINTS

(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – INDEPENDENT HERO

Before the Ruffians invaded the borders of the Shire, Rosie Cotton had SPECIAL RULES
been the barmaid at the Green Dragon pub in the heart of Hobbiton, Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
and it was here that she caught the eye of the young Samwise Gamgee.
Following Sam’s return to the Shire as a hero, Rosie was delighted to “If I were to marry anyone, it would’ve been her” –
hear of his safe return. Even with all manner of Evil things going on, Sam is so devoted to Rosie that he will do anything to protect her.
Sam made sure that Rosie was kept safe and would fight to make sure
she was not harmed. Whilst Rosie Cotton is within 6" of Samwise the Brave, Sam
increases his Attacks characteristic to 2. Additionally, if Rosie
Mv F S D A W C M W F Cotton is within 4" of Samwise the Brave, Sam may declare
4" 1/3+ 2 3 1 1 3 0 1 2 a Heroic Combat without spending Might. However, if Rosie
Cotton is Engaged in a Fight then Sam must declare a Heroic
WARGEAR Combat and, if successful, Sam must use the following move to
Rosie Cotton is unarmed. join Rosie’s combat. If this is not possible then Sam must move as
close as possible to Rosie.
WILL WHITFOOT, MAYOR OF HOBBITON.........................................................30 POINTS
(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

Plump and portly, Will Whitfoot was a jolly Hobbit who had held the WARGEAR
post of mayor of Hobbiton for many years prior to the arrival of the Walking cane (staff).
big-folk. Even when the Chief took charge of the Shire, Will Whitfoot
continued to go about his mayoral duties, doing his utmost to ensure that HEROIC ACTION
every Hobbit was well treated and looked after, and gaining popularity • Heroic Resolve
as he did so. But even a Hobbit as calm as Will has their limits, and it
wasn’t long before he marched upon Bag End to give the Chief a piece of SPECIAL RULES
his mind – a journey that ended with poor Mr. Whitfoot being dragged Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
away to the Lockholes.
Mayor of Hobbiton – Will Whitfoot holds the office
Mv F S D A W C M W F of mayor, and uses that influence to rally the Hobbits against the
4" 2/3+ 2 3 1 1 4 1 3 1 Chief’s Ruffians.

At the start of the Fight phase, Will Whitfoot can elect to spend a
point of Will. If he does so, friendly Hobbit models within 6" of
him count as being in range of a banner.

FOLCO BOFFIN...............................................................................................................20 POINTS

(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – MINOR HERO

A jolly and unassuming Hobbit, Folco Boffin was a good friend of Frodo WARGEAR
Baggins before he departed on his journey to Rivendell. Folco, along Folco Boffin is unarmed.
with Merry, Pippin, Sam and Fredegar, helped Frodo prepare to leave
Bag End for his new residence in Crickhollow; however, unlike Frodo’s SPECIAL RULES
other companions, Folco stayed behind in Hobbiton in order to keep the Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
story. When Sharkey took over the Shire, Folco was beside himself, and
eventually spoke out against the Ruffians; an act that saw him earn a A Helpful Sort – Folco is a close friend of Frodo and helped
lengthy stint in the Lockholes. him move to Crickhollow before Frodo set out for Rivendell.

Mv F S D A W C M W F If Folco is within 3" of Frodo at the start of a turn, Frodo may

4" 2/3+ 2 3 1 1 3 0 3 1 spend one of Folco’s Will points to declare a Heroic Move instead
of spending one of his own Might points.

HOLFOOT BRACEGIRDLE, SHIRRIFF-LEADER.................................................30 POINTS

(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

Holfoot Bracegirdle has been a member of the Shirriffs for a good WARGEAR
many years, and during his time has risen to the post of Shirriff- Hand-and-a-half club.
leader. Though it is his duty to oversee peace in the Shire, Holfoot,
and most other Shirriffs for that matter, never expected to have to HEROIC ACTION
fight. The arrival of the Ruffians came as a shock to him, and he • Heroic March
was unprepared for such an invasion; and after the Chief and his
bullies took over the Shire, it was Holfoot and the Shirriffs who SPECIAL RULES
were forced to follow or be sent to the Lockholes – that is until the Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
Travellers returned.
Head Shirriff – Having been Shirriff-leader for many years,
Mv F S D A W C M W F Holfoot has become quite adept with his stave.
4" 3/3+ 3 3 1 2 4 1 1 1
Holfoot Bracegirdle, and Hobbit Shirriffs (including Robin
Smallburrow) within 3" of him, do not suffer the penalty for using
their hand-and-a-half club as a two-handed weapon.
ROBIN SMALLBURROW, HOBBIT SHIRRIFF......................................................20 POINTS
(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

Affectionately known as ‘Cock-Robin’ to his friends due to his easily HEROIC ACTION
influenced nature, Robin Smallburrow was one of the Shirriffs of the • Heroic March
Shire. Growing up, it had always been Robin’s ambition to join the
Shirriffs, so that he could traverse the Four Farthings of the Shire in SPECIAL RULES
search of where the best beer was brewed. Yet under the rule of the Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
Chief, Robin and the Shirriffs were forced to arrest their friends, spy
on well-to-do Hobbits, and generally enforce the newly-implemented A Nose for Shortcuts – Having been a Shirriff for seven
rules. The return of the Travellers helped Robin remember why it was years, Robin knows where all of the best beer is kept.
he became a Shirriff, and he joined them in fighting back against
their oppressors. In Scenarios where you roll for additional forces to arrive (such
as those that use the Reinforcements rule), you may modify the
Mv F S D A W C M W F Reinforcements roll for Robin Smallburrow’s warband by +1 or -1.
4" 3/3+ 2 3 1 1 4 1 1 1 In Scenarios where you roll to see which part of the board Robin’s
warband deploys in, you may modify the dice roll by +1 or -1.
WARGEAR
Hand-and-a-half club.

HAMFAST ‘GAFFER’ GAMGEE..................................................................................30 POINTS

(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

The father of Samwise, Hamfast Gamgee is a well-respected Hobbit SPECIAL RULES

who has lived in Hobbiton for many years, and his wise and Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
knowledgeable persona has earned him the nickname of Gaffer.
Much like his son, Hamfast is a keen gardener and has spent Leave my Flowers Alone! – Hamfast cares deeply for
countless hours tending to the flowers and trees that grow around the flowers and plants that he has tended to, and woe betide anyone
his home. When the Ruffians came to the Shire and uprooted the who tramples them.
Gaffer’s garden in Bagshot Row, Hamfast rallied together those
Hobbits who shared his passion for things that grow to take the fight At the start of the game, after both sides have deployed, Hamfast’s
to Sharkey’s Rogues. controlling player may place three 25mm Flower markers
anywhere on the board. These are the plants that Hamfast has
Mv F S D A W C M W F tended to; these are open ground, however, models may not finish
4" 2/3+ 2 3 1 2 5 1 1 1 their move on a Flower marker. Hamfast, and friendly Hobbit
Warrior models within 3" of Hamfast, may re-roll To Wound rolls
WARGEAR of a 1 when throwing a stone or making strikes against an enemy
Spade (staff). model that is within 4" of a Flower marker. During the End phase,
an enemy model may remove a Flower marker from the board
that they are in base contact with providing that they did not fight
(including supporting) in the preceding Fight phase. Hamfast may
re-roll all failed To Wound rolls against any model that removes a
Flower marker in this way for the remainder of the game.
BALDO TULPENNY.......................................................................................................40 POINTS
(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

There are few, if any, Hobbits that can claim to throw a stone as
well as Baldo Tulpenny; his stone-throwing achievements at the
Buckleberry games are legendary in the Shire. To this day, Baldo
holds the record for the number of times a stone has been skipped – a
total of 29! When Sharkey’s Rogues came to the Shire and burned
Baldo’s village at Woody End, Baldo decided to fight back against
these bullies. Baldo journeyed to Tuckborough to aid Paladin Took’s
resistance against the Ruffians, and began setting various traps in
order to ward off any of Sharkey’s rabble that would come to take
them to the Lockholes.
SPECIAL RULES
Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
Champion Stone Skipper – Baldo’s skill at stone throwing
is unmatched within the borders of the Shire.
Baldo Tulpenny may re-roll failed To Hit rolls when throwing
stones. Additionally, if Baldo rolls a natural 6 when rolling To Hit,
do not take any In The Way tests, and do not roll To Wound. His
target automatically suffers a single Wound.

Mv F S D A W C M W F Master of Traps – When the Ruffians started to cause

4" 3/3+ 2 3 1 2 4 1 1 2 trouble in the Shire, Baldo set about laying hidden traps that these bullies
would fall into.
WARGEAR
Dagger. At the start of the game, Baldo may place eight 25mm Trap
Markers on the board; two each of Snare Trap, Tripwire
HEROIC ACTION Trap, Pitfall Trap and Dummy Trap markers. These should
• Heroic Accuracy be placed face-down so your opponent cannot tell which
Trap is which. These Traps are placed and work exactly as
described on page 64.

LOTHO SACKVILLE-BAGGINS ................................................................................30 POINTS

(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

The Sackville-Bagginses have long been a family obsessed with how Considerable Wealth – Lotho has gained quite a gold pile
they are perceived, doing everything to improve their image and their from his dealings with Sharkey, and will pay off those around him to
standing; and Lotho was no different. He would do seemingly anything do as he wishes.
to improve his lot, including bargaining with the manipulative Sharkey.
Though his agreement with the fallen Wizard temporarily brought Lotho may spend his Will points to pay off models around him in
him wealth and power, it ultimately led to his demise, allegedly at the following ways:
the hands of Worm.
• When an enemy model declares a Charge against him, Lotho
Mv F S D A W C M W F may spend a Will point to pay them off. Roll a D6. On a 1-2,
4" 2/3+ 2 3 1 1 3 1 4 1 the model may Charge Lotho as normal. On a 3+, the model
stops 1" away from Lotho and may not Charge.
WARGEAR
Dagger. • Lotho can spend a Will point to pay off all friendly Ruffian
models within 3". These models will automatically pass the next
SPECIAL RULES Courage tests they have to make.
Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
• Lotho can spend a Will point to pay off all friendly Hobbit
Family Rivalry – The Sackville-Bagginses harbour deep models within 3". These models add +1 to their Fight value until
resentment and disdain for the Baggins family. the end of the turn.

Lotho Sackville-Baggins may not take part in any Heroic Action

that is declared by either Bilbo Baggins or Frodo Baggins.
 Sharkey's Rogues
SHARKEY’S ROGUES
B
y the time Sharkey’s invasion of the Shire began, it
was clear how far the Wizard who once called himself
Saruman the White had fallen. The former member of the
Istari had gathered to him bands of vagabonds and bullies
who were all too willing to join his planned suppression
of the little folk, and when they arrived, they did so with
shocking brutality.
The Shirelings had ever been a peaceful people, and they were wholly
unprepared to withstand mannish thuggery. In a short time, roving patrols
of Ruffians had bullied the populace into compliance, rounding up and
beating any who resisted. There is little doubt that these Men would have
been swept away by a well-organised militia, but no such thing existed
within the borders of the Shire, and only the Bounders, the Tooklanders
ARMY COMPOSITION
This army may include: Sharkey & Worm; Sid Briarthorn, Ruffian
Leader; Rowan Thistlewood, Ruffian Enforcer; Bill Ferny; Lotho
Sackville-Baggins; Ted Sandyman and Ruffians.
and a few courageous souls offered any serious resistance. For how could
Hobbit-folk hope to triumph against Men who carried clubs, knives and
bows to enforce their threats?
By the time Sharkey arrived, after the sacking of Isengard, the Shire
existed as an occupied land, its populace terrified into subservience, and
for a short time he ruled it from Bag End as ‘The Chief’. Those who spoke
out against Sharkey were consigned to the Lockholes, and the Tooklanders
were kept at bay with frequent, often bloody, skirmishes. Compared to
the scale of the vast battles of the War of The Ring, these clashes may
have seemed inconsequential, but for those involved it was a matter of
life or death... and when an army of thugs and bullies is at large, life is
precious indeed.
ARMY BONUS
“You do what Sharkey says!” – Sharkey’s Stand Fast!
affects the entire battlefield. Additionally, a force (or allied
contingent) that contains models solely from the Sharkey’s
Rogues list may include warbands of 10-12 Ruffians without
the need for a Hero to lead them.
In these warbands, nominate a single Warrior model
within the warband as the captain for the purposes of
deployment, etc.
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Sharkey – As the name suggests, Sharkey is the key to a Treachery – Sharkey’s treatment of Worm has been really
Sharkey’s Rogues force. Though he may have fallen from grace, poor, and should the treacherous Worm smell weakness in the
Sharkey is still a Wizard with some potent magical abilities. fallen Wizard, he will not hesitate to exact his revenge!

Cheap Warriors – What Ruffians lack in skill, they more than Low Defence – Ruffians don’t wear armour; why would they,
make up for in sheer weight of numbers. Their cheap points they only fight Hobbits! Their low Defence can mean you
cost means you can get loads of them in an army, and will will lose many in a fight; luckily you will have plenty more to
outnumber almost everyone else. take their place!

Great against Hobbits – Ruffians are not skilled fighters, but

they are great against Hobbits. Not only do they get a boost in
Fight value when fighting the Shire-folk, but they can also bind
them in chains, leaving them helpless.

KEY MODELS
SHARKEY
The obvious leader for a Sharkey’s Rogues army, Sharkey brings a lot to the force. Not only is he a very capable
Wizard, with some great powers to cast, but his Stand Fast! affects the whole battlefield – perfect to counter
your Ruffian’s low Courage values. On top of this, his Whoever Strikes Me Shall Be Accursed special rule means
that any enemy model that strikes him must take a Courage test, and if they fail then they take a Strength 4
hit themselves!

WORM
Though he may not seem like much, Worm can be a great asset to Sharkey. His When He Sneaks special rule
means that if no enemy model, other than his target, can see him then he increases his Fight value to 4 and his
Attacks to 3 – ideal for taking out enemy models trying to lurk at the back of the board and hold objectives.

RUFFIANS
Ruffians are the only troops available to this army, so it makes sense that they are rather important to its success.
Though they have some of the worst characteristics for a Warrior model in the game, the fact that you get so
many of them means that this doesn’t matter as much. You can simply outnumber your opponent and bring
them down with sheer numbers, and swarm any objectives on the board to secure victory.
SID BRIARTHORN, RUFFIAN CHIEF......................................................................45 POINTS
(MAN, RUFFIAN, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF VALOUR

The leader of Sharkey’s Ruffians, Sid Briarthorn was a huge brute of a With Me Lads! – Not wanting to be on the receiving end of
man who possessed a great strength – at least in the eyes of the Hobbits Sid’s ire, the Ruffians of Bree fight all the harder when Sid is near.
of the Shire. In reality, Sid was not that much larger than the Men of
Rohan, Dunland or Gondor, but he did possess a violent streak and bore Other friendly Ruffian models treat Sid Briarthorn as a banner.
many scars that he no doubt obtained from scraps and brawls within Note that Sid does not benefit from this rule himself.
the inns of Bree. Most notably, Sid’s left eye has been injured at some
point; giving him a grisly and rather frightening look in the eyes of Put ‘em in Chains – Like the Ruffians, Sid Briarthorn
the Shire-folk. carries a pair of shackles with him just in case he needs to place an unruly
Hobbit in them.
Mv F S D A W C M W F
6" 4/4+ 4 4 2 2 4 2 1 1 Instead of making Strikes, if Sid wins a fight against a Hobbit
model, he may attempt to bind it in chains. Nominate one Hobbit
WARGEAR model from the fight and roll a D6 – if the score is higher than
Jagged knife (sword), club and whip. the target’s Strength, the model is bound. Treat it as though it had
been affected by the Paralyse Magical Power.
HEROIC ACTION
• Heroic Strength Brawler – Years of picking fights with the villagers of Bree has
made Sid an adept fighter, even with his bare hands.
SPECIAL RULES
Terror (Hobbit). Sid Briarthorn never counts as being unarmed.

ROWAN THISTLEWOOD, RUFFIAN ENFORCER...............................................45 POINTS

(MAN, RUFFIAN, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

One of the many head Ruffians that enforce the Chief’s will, Rowan
Thistlewood revelled in bullying and tormenting the Hobbits of the Shire.
It was Rowan who set about burning the Hobbit-holes at Woody End, as
well as numerous other areas of the Shire. When the Travellers returned
to the Shire and began causing a stir at Tolman Cotton’s farm, Rowan
Thistlewood led a band of Ruffians to quash any sign of trouble and
dragged Farmer Cotton to the Lockholes. However, in his haste, Rowan
strode straight into an ambush that, after he refused to back down, would
cost him dearly.
Put ’em in Chains – Like the Ruffians, Rowan Thistlewood
carries a pair of shackles with him just in case he needs to place an unruly
Hobbit in them.
Instead of making Strikes, if Rowan wins a fight against a Hobbit
model, he may attempt to bind it in chains. Nominate one Hobbit
model from the fight and roll a D6 – if the score is higher than
the target’s Strength, the model is bound. Treat it as though it had
been affected by the Paralyse Magical Power.

Mv F S D A W C M W F Burn it Down! – Rowan will often set trees and buildings

6" 3/4+ 4 4 2 2 3 1 1 1 alight to spread fear throughout the Shire.

WARGEAR
Club and knife (sword).
SPECIAL RULES
Let ’em have It! – Rowan rather enjoys bullying Hobbits of
the Shire, and even more so if they are well respected by their fellows.
At the start of the Fight phase, Rowan Thistlewood may declare
a Heroic Combat without spending Might. If he does so, he must
move into combat with an enemy Hobbit Hero model. If he
cannot move into combat with an enemy Hobbit Hero model
then he cannot use this special rule.
Once per game, if Rowan ends his move within 1" of a single
building or a single piece of woodland terrain and is not Engaged
in a fight, he can try to set it alight. Roll a D6. On a 3+, the
selected piece of terrain is set on fire – Might may be used to
modify this roll. Any model that is in it, or touching it, at the
end of the Move phase must roll a D6. On a 4+, that model is
immediately Set Ablaze.
Designer’s Note: A degree of common sense is required when using
Rowan Thistlewood’s Burn it Down! special rule. This is intended to be
used to set fire to small buildings such as houses or Hobbit-holes, and not
whole fortresses such as Helm’s Deep! Similarly, this should be used to set
small wooded areas on fire; if the whole board is covered in trees, Rowan
will only set a single tree alight and not the whole board!
BILL FERNY......................................................................................................................40 POINTS
(MAN, RUFFIAN, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

A minor spy from Bree in the service of Saruman, Bill Ferny had dealings SPECIAL RULES
with the four Travellers as they left the Prancing Pony for Rivendell – Hatred (Hobbit).
and was given a swift kick in the behind by Bill the Pony for his trouble.
Since then, Bill Ferny’s resentment towards the Hobbits of the Shire has Put ‘em in Chains – Like the Ruffians, Bill Ferny carries
continued to grow, and so when Sharkey decided to seize control over a pair of shackles with him just in case he needs to place an unruly
the Four Farthings, Bill needed almost no persuading at all to join the Hobbit in them.
fallen Wizard’s cause, and take his revenge on the Hobbits that had
embarrassed him. Instead of making Strikes, if Bill wins a fight against a Hobbit
model, he may attempt to bind it in chains. Nominate one Hobbit
Mv F S D A W C M W F model from the fight and roll a D6 – if the score is higher than
6" 3/4+ 3 3 1 2 3 1 1 1 the target’s Strength, the model is bound. Treat it as though it had
been affected by the Paralyse Magical Power.
WARGEAR
Dagger and Whip. Sharkey’s Spy – Bill Ferny has often spied for Sharkey, giving
him information on the Hobbits’ whereabouts and other goings-on.

At the start of the game, Bill Ferny may select a single enemy
warband to spy on. In Scenarios where you roll for additional
forces to arrive (such as those that use the Reinforcements rule),
or those where you roll to see which part of the board a warband
deploys in, the chosen warband suffers a -1 penalty to the roll.

TED SANDYMAN ...........................................................................................................20 POINTS

(HOBBIT, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

The miller’s son, Ted Sandyman had never been the most popular
Hobbit in the Shire; his unwelcoming nature meant that most folk
gave him a wide berth. Unlike most Hobbits, who were very much
against Sharkey’s takeover of the Shire, Ted Sandyman had no qualms
about entering into league with the Wizard and his Ruffians. With
the help of his new allies, Sandyman ripped down his father’s old
mill and built a new, grimmer mill filled with grinding wheels, sweat
and smoke in its place. Ted even managed to coax other well-meaning
Hobbits onto the side of the infamous Chief.
Mv F S D A W C M W F
4" 2/3+ 2 3 1 1 3 1 1
WARGEAR
Hammer.
SPECIAL RULES
Resistant to Magic, Throw Stones (range 8", Strength 1).
A Bad Influence – Ted wasn’t the only Hobbit to join with
Sharkey, a handful of others were persuaded into following his lead.
Ted Sandyman may include Hobbit Militia in his warband as if
they were from the Sharkey’s Rogues army list. Ted Sandyman
1 may only include Hobbit models in his warband.
LEGENDARY LEGIONS

LEGENDARY LEGIONS

O
ver the vast history of Middle-earth, there have been countless wars, battles and skirmishes that have shaped the
future of its races and peoples, and all have been fought by heroes and warriors that have given their all for their
cause. These individuals have not always been from the same armies, kingdoms, or even races, but nonetheless they fought
and died together on the battlefield, forging their names into the great tapestry of Middle-earth’s ever-growing story.

A Legendary Legion is a new way of selecting your army for a battle. Each represents those fighting forces that were present at a
specific battle or point in time within the history of Middle-earth, either from the books or the movies, by providing a bespoke army list
with all of the relevant Heroes as well as a series of special rules to faithfully encapsulate the feel of the moment you are representing
on the tabletop.

HOW DO THEY WORK?
A Legendary Legion is a standalone army list that is separate from
all of the others presented elsewhere. It will list all of the profiles
that can be used when fielding it, as well as any wargear that can
be taken by the units and Heroes included. This may mean that
a profile that could normally take a certain piece of wargear may
not be able to take that piece of wargear in a Legendary Legion
if it does not fit the specific theme of the list. Alternatively, some
profiles may come with certain wargear already built into their
points cost, ensuring that the relevant wargear is always taken.
When this is the case, the wargear will be stated in the profile’s
entry and its points value will have been adjusted accordingly.
When a Legendary Legion lists a profile that can be used in the
army list, the profile can be found either in this supplement or in
Armies of The Lord of the Rings. Additionally, Hero models will keep
the same Heroic Tier that they are presented with in their specific
profile, unless otherwise stated.
All Legendary Legions will have a series of special rules that will
help set them apart from the other army lists available. Each
special rule will help to add to the character of the army and really
add to the feel that you are playing with the force directly out of
the books or movies.

A Legendary Legion will often be made up of profiles that would

normally not be in the same army list. This is intentional, as it
allows players to create a force that is thematic and fits the specific
snapshot or moment from the books or movies that the Legendary
Legion represents.
Additionally, Legendary Legions will often have a list of
restrictions that players must abide by in order to use that army
list. This could be anything from making sure that all models are
mounted, or having a certain Hero lead the army – anything that
gives the army a better feel for the scene it is representing.
As Legendary Legions are meant to represent a specific point
in time, there are a few differences between them and the
normal army lists found in Armies of The Lord of the Rings and
Armies of The Hobbit.
1) THEY CANNOT ALLY
Legendary Legions focus on key moments from the books and
movies, and as such they will already contain all of the relevant
profiles that can be used within the army list. Because of this, they
cannot ally with any other army lists under any circumstances.
2) THEY DON’T HAVE AN ARMY BONUS
Whilst other army lists have an Army Bonus to reward players for
taking a pure force, Legendary Legions go one step further. Whilst
they don’t have an Army Bonus as such (mainly because they must
always be pure forces by their very nature), they will have a series
of additional special rules instead; all of which are listed on the
relevant Legendary Legion’s page.
3) HERO MODELS CAN LEAD WARRIOR MODELS
THEY COULD NOT NORMALLY LEAD
Often, a Legendary Legion will encompass various profiles from
multiple different army lists. When building your force using
a Legendary Legion, Hero models from the list may lead any
of the Warrior models from the same list – even if they would
not normally be able to do so. This allows players to fully build
an army that mirrors the scene that the Legendary Legion is
trying to replicate.
This supplement includes the next two Legendary Legions that
we are introducing to the game, with each one representing a
force that was important in the events that took place during the
Scouring of the Shire, leading up to the final Battle at Bywater.
Over the next few pages, we will introduce you to these Legendary
Legions; providing you with the full list of profiles available to
them, as well as all of the additional rules and special rules that
govern how to create forces that accurately and faithfully recreate
the scenes that they are derived from.
 Defenders of the Shire
DEFENDERS OF THE SHIRE
T
he Shire has ever been a quiet and peaceful land, one
inhabited by the Hobbits who tend to only bother
with their own comings and goings, and do not trouble
themselves with the world of the ‘big folk’ outside of their
borders. In fact, there are few in Middle-earth who even
know of the Hobbits’ and the Shire’s existence, and fewer
still who have ever set foot there.
Even whilst the other realms of Middle-earth were embroiled in war,
the Shire remained unaware and apart from the battles outside their
borders – until the coming of ‘the Chief’ to Bag End and the Ruffians
that followed in his stead, that is. The Wizard Saruman had fallen from
power following his defeat at the hands of the Ents, and he placed the
blame solely on the halflings that had convinced Treebeard to wage war on
Isengard; upon whom he sought to take revenge.
Now going by the name of Sharkey, the Shire had soon fallen under his
control, and the Hobbits that lived there were forced to work hard labour,
give up the majority of their produce, and pay extortionate taxes to the
Chief residing in Bag End. For months, the Shire became a place of fear,
patrolled by bands of Ruffians who would not hesitate to beat up any
who spoke out against their master and drag them to the Lockholes for
imprisonment. Yet the return of Frodo and his companions would bring
with it something the Shire had not had in months: hope.
As the Scouring of the Shire builds to its final conclusion, Hobbits were
rallied together by Merry and Pippin. The small bands of rebels that had
dared to oppose the Chief joined with the Travellers, and Merry begins
hatching a plan to bring an end to Sharkey’s tyranny. Though the Shire
has rarely seen war, it is about to be plunged into the greatest battle
in its history.
 ARMY COMPOSITION
FRODO OF THE NINE FINGERS .........................60 points FARMER TOLMAN COTTON..............................35 points
• Elven cloak .................................................................5 points
• Pony .......................................................................... 5 points ROSIE COTTON ..............................................15 points

SAMWISE THE BRAVE .....................................45 points WILL WHITFOOT, MAYOR OF HOBBITON ...........30 points
• Elven cloak .................................................................5 points
• Pony ...........................................................................5 points HOLFOOT BRACEGIRDLE, SHIRRIFF-LEADER .....30 points

MERIADOC, CAPTAIN OF THE SHIRE .................45 points ROBIN SMALLBURROW, HOBBIT SHIRRIFF .........20 points
• Elven cloak .................................................................5 points
• Pony ...........................................................................5 points HAMFAST ‘GAFFER’ GAMGEE ...........................30 points
• Shield .........................................................................5 points
FOLCO BOFFIN ..............................................20 points
PEREGRIN, CAPTAIN OF THE SHIRE ..................45 points
• Elven cloak .................................................................5 points BALDO TULPENNY .........................................40 points
• Pony ...........................................................................5 points
• Shield .........................................................................5 points HOBBIT MILITIA ..............................................4 points

PALADIN TOOK..............................................25 points HOBBIT ARCHERS ............................................5 points

• War horn..................................................................30 points
FARMER MAGGOT .........................................45 points
HOBBIT SHIRRIFF ............................................5 points
LOBELIA SACKVILLE-BAGGINS ........................15 points

FREDEGAR BOLGER ........................................10 points

ADDITIONAL RULES
A Defenders of the Shire force must always include Meriadoc, Hobbit Militia in Merry’s warband must be upgraded to
Captain of the Shire, and Peregrin, Captain of the Shire. Battlin’ Brandybucks.
Meriadoc must always be the army’s leader.
Hobbit Archers in Pippin’s warband must be upgraded to
Tookish Hunters.
 SPECIAL RULES
“Fear! Fire! Foes!” – As Sharkey’s dominance over the Shire has
grown, the Hobbits have had to find more discrete routes between the
villages and have become quite adept at finding shortcuts.
Friendly Hobbit models gain the Woodland
Creature special rule.
Heroes of the Shire – The events in the Shire have really allowed
Merry and Pippin to come into their own, and they have inspired all
of the Hobbits around them to follow them in taking back their home.
Friendly Hobbit Hero models may benefit from the Stand
Fast! of Merry.
Laying in Wait – Though not natural fighters, Hobbits are cunning
and will often lay a series of traps for their foes to fall victim to.
After both sides have deployed, but before the first turn of the
game begins, a player using a Defenders of the Shire force
may place eight 25mm Trap markers on the board: two each
of Snare Trap, Tripwire Trap, Pitfall Trap and Dummy Trap
markers following the rules given on page 64.
Ambush! – Using their small stature and cunning minds, Hobbits
can hide in the undergrowth before ambushing their foes.
At the start of the game, before any models are deployed, you
may select a single warband led by a Hobbit Hero that is not
Frodo, Sam, Merry or Pippin. That warband is ambushing
and does not deploy on the board as normal. Instead, once
both players have completed their third Move phase, the
ambushing warband must choose one of the following:
• Move onto the board from any board edge via the rules for
Reinforcements.
or
• Deploy in, or within 1" of, a wood, building, rocky outcrop,
or other similar piece of terrain that Hobbits could hide in.
A degree of common sense is required when deciding which
pieces of terrain the Hobbits can ambush from – Hobbits
shouldn’t be leaping out from behind a single rock or from
a river! It is best to decide with your opponent before the
game which pieces of terrain your Hobbits can ambush
from. Models deployed in this way may not be placed within
the Control Zones of any enemy models. Models that enter
the board in this way cannot move any further that turn,
and count as having moved half of their Move allowance for
the purposes of shooting.
Designer’s Notes: This Legendary Legion represents the Hobbits that fought against Sharkey’s regime in their attempt to free the Shire from
his tyranny. Whilst many Hobbit heroes resisted the rule of the Chief, it wasn’t until the return of the four Travellers that the fortunes of the
Hobbits began to improve. The Battle of Bywater is arguably the defining moment for both Merry and Pippin, the former slaying the leader of
the Ruffian forces himself. It is for this reason that both Merry and Pippin must be included in the force.

In the books, Merry lays out his plans to engage the Ruffian forces at Bywater and sets about organising a series of blockades and traps to aid
the Hobbits in the battle ahead. We have represented this by allowing the Hobbit player to place a selection of Trap markers that can be used to
disrupt enemy plans.
 The Chief's Ruffians
THE CHIEF’S RUFFIANS
H
aving seen his armies defeated at Helm’s Deep,
the forges of Isengard flooded by the Ents, and
ultimately his plans for dominating Middle-earth torn
to shreds Saruman had no choice but to flee the tower of
Orthanc and make his way into the wilderness to the north.
Believing that his downfall was initiated by Merry and
Pippin, the halflings that spurred the slumbering Ents into
action, Saruman plotted his revenge.
This began with him, now going under the guise of Sharkey, gathering
to him bands of Ruffians and bullies, which he would use to pressure
the Hobbits of the Shire into selling, or just handing over to him their
buildings, produce and lands. Some Hobbits, such as the miller’s son Ted
Sandyman, sold their properties willingly and shared Sharkey’s ambition
to turn the Shire into a place of industry and profit.
However, Sharkey could not assume power on his own; he would need a
puppet to be the figurehead of his operations, a Hobbit that could convince
the others to fall in line. It was Lotho Sackville-Baggins that was seen as
the boss up in Bag End, passing laws, introducing taxes and sanctions,
and allowing the Ruffians to run rough-shod over his own kind for the sake
of making profit for the real master behind the scenes.
Yet many Hobbits did not take kindly to the regime introduced under
Sharkey and Lotho, and many would speak out against them only to be
dragged to the Lockholes. Soon, Sharkey took formal control of the Shire
and bands of Ruffians became a common sight, terrorising the Hobbits and
beating them if they did not follow the rules. When the Travellers returned,
Sharkey would send as many Ruffians as he had to spare to halt them and
bring them to Bag End, in chains should they try to resist.
 ARMY COMPOSITION
SHARKEY & WORM .............................60 points for both
SID BRIARTHORN, RUFFIAN CHIEF ...................45 points
ROWAN THISTLEWOOD, RUFFIAN ENFORCER ....45 points
BILL FERNY ...................................................40 points
ADDITIONAL RULES
The Chief’s Ruffians force may include warbands of between
10-12 Ruffians without the need for a Hero to lead them. In
these warbands, nominate a single Warrior model within
the warband as the captain for the purposes of deployment.
These warbands may only be included if all of the other Hero
models from this Legendary Legion are already included in
the player’s army.
SPECIAL RULES
“You do what Sharkey says!” – The Ruffians will follow
Sharkey’s rule unquestioningly, and his orders are swiftly relayed
to all Ruffians.
Sharkey’s Stand Fast! affects the entire battlefield.
Sharkey’s Wrath – Following his embarrassment at the
hands of Merry and Pippin, Sharkey now harbours a deep hatred
for all halflings.
Sharkey gains the Hatred (Hobbit) special rule.
The Chief’s Whips – Many Ruffians carry whips, which they use
to inflict pain upon those that oppose them.
Ruffian models gain +1 To Hit when using a whip.
Designer’s Notes: This Legendary Legion represents the Ruffians
under Sharkey’s control, and the few Hobbits that followed him
willingly for their own profit (not all Hobbits are as noble as Frodo
and Sam, after all!). Though his downfall came at the hands of the
Ents, Saruman blamed it on the Hobbits who spurred them into
marching upon Isengard.
TED SANDYMAN ............................................20 points
LOTHO SACKVILLE-BAGGINS ..........................30 points
RUFFIAN .........................................................5 points
• Bow .............................................................................1 point
• Whip ...........................................................................1 point
Ted Sandyman may still include Hobbit Militia in his
warband even though they are not listed in the Army
Composition above.
The Chief’s Command – Sharkey will suffer no fools under his
command and, when he is near, those that follow him will strive to
do his bidding.
Ruffian models within 6" of Sharkey may use his Courage
value instead of their own when making Courage tests.
Strength in Numbers – The Ruffians are much braver when the
battle is going their way.
Whilst this force is not Broken, Ruffian models gain +1 to
their Courage value.
This Legendary Legion differs from the already existing Sharkey’s
Rogues army list in that players must take the Heroes listed before
they start to pack out their force with Ruffians. This allows players to
have much more variety in their force if they wish, at the cost of some
numbers, but rewards players for doing so.
TRAPS

TRAPS

T
he Ruffian’s invasion of the Shire was not without resistance. At the start there were stories of Hobbits standing up
to these bullies, speaking out against the mysterious Chief and refusing to tow the line – though this often ended with
those Hobbits dragged away to the Lockholes. As the Ruffians gained more authority within the Shire, the Hobbits that
resisted their rule had to find other, more subtle ways to undermine the big-folk.

This led to the use of various traps that were placed in hidden locations that an unwary Ruffian could blunder into, often leaving them flat on their
face and subject to the mockery of the Hobbits around them. These traps also acted as deterrents to the Ruffians from entering certain areas of the Shire;
Tuckborough in particular made sure that Sharkey’s Rogues knew that there were plenty of traps laid around their lands and, in comparison to other
areas of the Shire, were largely left alone.

Though these traps are unlikely to cause any serious harm to those that fall into them, they can lead to an unwary Ruffian being strung up from a tree,
left in a hole in the ground or tripping over as they attempt to arrest one of the Shire-folk. It is of little doubt that the use of these hidden traps saved a
good number of Hobbits from joining their fellows within the confines of Sharkey’s Lockholes.

Some Scenarios or characters allow for the Hobbit player to
deploy a selection of Traps on the board to help them gain an
advantage over those that seek to bring ruin to the Shire. The
special rules of either the Scenario or character will state how
many of each type of Trap the Hobbit player may deploy at the
start of the game. Traps are deployed after both sides have set up
but before the first turn begins. Friendly models treat Traps as
open ground but no model may finish their movement with their
base overlapping a Trap marker.
Traps can be deployed anywhere on the board, although they
must be deployed using the following rules:
• Traps may not be deployed within the enemy player’s
deployment zone.
• Traps may not be deployed within 3" of another Trap.
• Traps may not be deployed within an enemy
model’s Control Zone
• Traps may not be deployed within 2" of an Objective marker in
Scenarios where this applies.
TRIGGERING TRAPS
When Trap markers are deployed, they are always placed face-
down so that the opposing player cannot tell what kind of Trap
each Trap marker represents. When an enemy model moves
within 1" of a Trap marker, they immediately stop moving – flip
the Trap marker over and resolve the effects of the Trap that is
revealed, as explained opposite. Models that reveal a Trap marker
cannot continue moving after revealing the Trap; they have either
fallen into the Trap or used the rest of their movement to avoid it.

MAKING TRAPS
Using Traps in your games requires counters of some sort. To make a Pit Trap, cover the inside of the base with a small
While you’re perfectly free to use card or paper counters amount of Green Stuff or ready mixed filler, then create a
with the description of the Trap written underneath, making slight depression in the middle. Once this is dry, add static
your own is so simple that it would be a shame not to give it a grass or flock around the edges and paint the depression with
try. Blank round 25mm bases (without a slot) are the easiest Abaddon Black paint.
to convert – simply take the base and then cover it with
flock or static grass, as you might with the bases on the rest To make a Tripwire Trap, use Green Stuff to create a path,
of your models. paint it with Rhinox Hide, drybrush it with Mournfang
Brown, and then glue a piece of string across the middle.
Start by covering the tops of the bases as normal, and then
turn the base over. A Snare Trap can then be made by
covering the inside of the base with static grass or flock and
gluing a looped piece of string across it.
TRIPWIRE TRAP
Simple but effective, a hidden length of rope pulled tight
across a path can cause an unwary foe to go sprawling to the
ground with a thump. Though not particularly dangerous,
those that do trip can ultimately tumble onto rocks, roots or
even their own weaponry.
SNARE TRAP
Often used to catch small animals, snare traps consist of a
loop of rope and a place to affix it before hiding it from view.
The most cunning traps are set close to the trunk of a tree,
and those that fall into them will find themselves dangling
helpless in the air.
When a Snare Trap is revealed, the Hobbit player
rolls a D6. On a 2+, the model that revealed the Trap
is immediately knocked Prone and suffers a Strength
1 hit (they actually either have their legs tied up or
are kept dangling in the air, but this has the same
effect). A model that is caught in a Snare Trap cannot
move until they have freed themselves. They will not
stand up if they win a fight and will always count as
PITFALL TRAP
Sometimes, the simplest ideas are the best. In this case, a
few hours’ digging and some branches and leaves to cover the
Hobbit’s handy work can do the trick. More than one Ruffian
has found themselves struggling within a waist-deep hole that
they would swear blind wasn’t there before.
When a Pitfall Trap is revealed, the Hobbit player
rolls a D6. On a 2+, the model that revealed the Trap
immediately falls into the hole. A model that falls into
a Pitfall Trap may attempt to get out of the hole at the
start of each of its Move phases. Roll a D6. On a 4+,
the model clambers out of the hole at the cost of half
of its Move value.
DUMMY TRAP
Sometimes the illusion of a trap can be as effective as a trap
itself. Some especially cunning Hobbits started making areas
of obviously disturbed ground, that way it would look as if
it was a badly hidden trap. More than once has a Ruffian
thought they have outsmarted the Shire-folk by avoiding their
traps, only to stray into the actual trap hidden close by.
When a Tripwire Trap is revealed, the Hobbit player
rolls a D6. On a 2+, the model that revealed the Trap
suffers a Strength 2 hit and is placed Prone. Cavalry
models that reveal a Tripwire Trap are only affected
on a 4+. However, they will also count as being
Knocked Flying in addition to suffering a Strength
2 hit. Monster models are unaffected by a Tripwire
Trap, and can continue to move even after revealing
the Trap. After the effects are resolved, remove the
Trap from play.
being Trapped. During the End phase of each turn,
roll a D6 for a model caught in a Snare Trap. If the
result is equal to or less than the model’s Strength
characteristic then the model has freed themselves and
may immediately stand up.
Cavalry models that reveal a Snare Trap are only
affected on a 4+. However, they will also count as
being Knocked Flying in addition to suffering a
Strength 1 hit. Monster models are unaffected by
a Snare Trap, and can continue to move even after
revealing the Trap. After the effects are resolved,
remove the Trap from play.
Whilst in a Pitfall Trap, a model always counts as
being Trapped. Cavalry models that reveal a Pitfall
Trap are only affected on a 4+. However, they will
also count as being Knocked Flying in addition to
falling into the hole. Monster models are unaffected
by a Pitfall Trap, and can continue to move even after
revealing the Trap. After the effects are resolved, leave
the Pitfall Trap face-up. A model can attempt to cross
a Pitfall Trap by passing a Jump test, but if they fail,
they will fall into the hole. If a model is forced into
base contact with the Pitfall Trap (such as when they
Back Away) then they will fall into the hole. Only one
model at a time can be in a Pitfall Trap.
When an Infantry model reveals a Dummy Trap,
remove the Trap from play (there is no Trap there
after all!), though the model will still stop moving.
Cavalry and War Beast models are unaffected by a
Dummy Trap, and can continue to move even after
revealing the Trap.
HOW TO BUILD A HOBBIT-HOLE

HOW TO BUILD A HOBBIT-HOLE

H
obbit-holes are amongst the most iconic buildings in the entirety of Middle-earth. The Shire is filled with these
quaint and characterful little buildings that vary greatly in shape and size. It makes sense then that playing through
games from the Scouring of the Shire will require a number of these Hobbit-holes for you to use in the Scenarios; and no
Shire-themed board will ever be truly complete without some Hobbit-holes dotted about!

To that end, over the next few pages we have provided you with a handy guide on how to make your very own Hobbit-hole using the
Hobbit-hole upgrade set. This step-by-step guide will take you through each stage from making the shape of the Hobbit-hole, all the way
up to painting it and adding the extra detail that will really add character to your own personal piece of the Shire!
1. GATHER YOUR PIECES
The Hobbit-hole upgrade set has a variety of
different pieces for you to use to make your own
Hobbit-hole. There is a front piece that is reversible
so you can choose which side you want for your own
Hobbit-hole. There are also two windows and two
chimney stacks to add that extra layer of detail.

2. EXTRA MATERIALS
You will also require a number of additional
materials in order to make your Hobbit-hole. You
will require some form of styrofoam or polystyrene,
a piece of 3mm MDF board (though thick card
works just as well), some good double-sided
sticky tape, and a variety of different flocks, tufts
and static grass.

3. BASIC SHAPE
The first thing you will need to do is cut your
styrofoam into the very rough shape that you want
your Hobbit-hole to be in; using the MDF or card as
a base is a good place to start – though don’t stick it
down just yet!

Next, you will need to cut a small indent into the

foam, and stick your chosen front to it using double-
sided sticky tape. Don’t use super glue for this as it
will dissolve the styrofoam.

Hobbit-holes come in various different shapes and

sizes, so there are really no restrictions for how you
want yours to be shaped – it is entirely up to you!
4. DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE
Next, you will need to add some more double-sided
sticky tape to the top of your Hobbit-hole.
You don’t need to put it all the way to the edges
though as you will be cutting the shape of the
Hobbit-hole later on anyway.

5. ADD HEIGHT
Add more layers of styrofoam to the top of
your Hobbit-hole to give the required level of
height you are after.

How much height you want to add is entirely up to

you. Some Hobbit-holes are much smaller and may
require no extra height added at all; whilst for others
you may wish to make them bigger to let them
stand out even more.

6. CUT THE SHAPE

The next stage is to create the basic shape of your
Hobbit-hole. Carefully cut away at the styrofoam to
give the rough shape of the hill that the Hobbit-hole
has been built into. Don’t worry if it still looks a bit
rough, we will sort that out later.

You will also want to sort out the base for your
Hobbit-hole. Carefully cut your MDF or thick card
into the required shape, and then do the same for a
layer of thin foam as well – this will form the base of
your Hobbit-hole.

7. COBBLESTONES
To make the cobblestones outside the front door
of your Hobbit-hole, gently score into the foam to
create the shape of them.

For more rigid and pointed stones, a scalpel or other

sharp implement is great. However, if you want
your cobblestones to have a more rounded look then
drawing the shape of the stones out using a ballpoint
pen first works really well.
8. SAND IT, AND ADD WINDOWS AND CHIMNEYS 9. UNDERCOAT
Next, you will need to contour the Hobbit-hole using sandpaper to Your Hobbit-hole is ready for painting! Spray the whole model
give the final shape. Then add the chimneys and windows. Press with Chaos Black spray.
them gently into the foam where you want them to go to create an
indent, then stick them down using double-sided sticky tape.

10, 11 & 12. PAINT YOUR HOBBIT-HOLE

Painting your Hobbit-hole is very Begin by airbrushing these areas with
easy. Start off by spraying it with Mechanicus Standard Grey, then
Death Guard Green spray, and then with Dawnstone, and finally with
simply drybrush various different Administratum Grey. If you don’t
shades of green onto the hill. Don’t have an airbrush, then drybrushing
worry if this doesn’t look amazing at works just as well. Then wash areas
first glance, it is simply to provide a of the stonework with different
green colour underneath in case the washes to give the desired effect. The
flock we are going to put on later falls cobblestones have had areas washed
off during your games or from general with Agrax Earthshade, Nuln Oil,
wear and tear. Drakenhof Nightshade and Druchii
Violet, whilst other areas will have
The stonework on the cobblestones, as been washed with different colours.
well as the chimneys, wooden beams,
other stones and bricks and windows Finally, paint the door whichever
are all started in the same way. colour you want.
 13. ADD TUFTS
After all of the paint
has dried, it is time
to add the texture to
the Hobbit-hole.

Start by placing
Middenland Tufts along
the edge of the roof as
shown, and then place
a few others across the
top of the Hobbit-hole
– not too many, but
just enough so that they
are consistently dotted
around the roof of
your Hobbit-hole.

14. FLOCK
Next, add some flock
or clump foliage to the
edges of the chimneys
and windows to
help them blend in.

15. MORE FLOCK!

Mixing some clump
foliage with PVA glue
will create a mixture
you can spread onto
your Hobbit-hole to give
a grassy effect.

16. STATIC GRASS

Next, use PVA glue to
stick static grass onto
the top of the hill,
avoiding any flock you
have already placed
on it. This will give a
varied grassy look to
your Hobbit-hole.
 17. EVEN MORE FLOCK!
Add more flock in patches to the Hobbit-hole to
break up the texture of the grass.

18. EXTRA DETAILS

Pressing some small Middenland Tufts or bits of
flock into the cracks of the cobblestones will give the
impression of plants growing through the cracks.
As the cobblestones are made from styrofoam, this
is quite easy to do and will add that extra level of
detail to the model.

19. FLOWERS
To further add some interest
to your Hobbit-hole, you could
add some flowers to the outside
– after all, Hobbits do love
things that grow!

20. COLOURED FLOCK

Finally, add some coloured
flock or sponge to the model to
represent the flowers growing
in the hedgerows.
APPENDIX

APPENDIX

“Hobbits really are amazing creatures. You can learn all

there is to know about their ways in a month, and yet after
a hundred years they can still surprise you!”
™
- Gandalf the Grey, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
T
hough Sharkey’s invasion and subsequent takeover of the Shire were undoubtedly the darkest moments in the Shire’s
history, it was not the first time that the Hobbits of that tranquil land endured strife and hardship. In the year 2747
of the Third Age (or 1147, by Shire reckoning), the Shire was attacked by the Orcs of the nearby mountains. Led into battle
by their leader, Golfimbul, it was at Greenfields where the Orc invasion came to a halt, as the forces of the Shire who had
come to defend their homeland faced them. Leading the Hobbits was Bandobras Took ‘the Bullroarer’, the only Hobbit
tall enough to ride a horse, who would go down in Shire legend as the victor of Greenfields.

Just over 150 years later, the Shire was once more thrust into turmoil as the extreme cold of the Fell Winter saw the rivers of Eriador freeze over and the
White Wargs of Forochel forced south by hunger. They attacked the Four Farthings and harmed many, but were eventually driven off by the Grey Wizard,
who had come to be an ally of the Hobbits.

In this Appendix we present three additional Narrative Play Scenarios for you to play through, focusing on the battles the Shire fought
in the past, as well as some more iconic characters. You will be able to re-create the Bullroarer’s victory at the Battle of Greenfields,
defend the Shire against the invasion of the White Wargs, and even embark on Bilbo Baggins’ journey to Rivendell following his
eleventy-first birthday.

GOLFIMBUL, ORC CHIEFTAIN............40 POINTS

(ORC, ANGMAR, INFANTRY, HERO) – HERO OF FORTITUDE

Mv F S D A W C M W F
6" 3/4+ 4 5 2 2 4 2 2 0

WARGEAR
Armour and hand-and-a-half mace.

HEROIC ACTIONS
• Heroic Strike
• Heroic Challenge

OPTIONS
Warg.........................................................................................................10 points

Though he will never be considered to have been a mighty
Orc chieftain, Golfimbul has surely gone down in history
as one of the most ambitious. With a raiding party of
Orcs and Warg Riders at his command, Golfimbul led
his followers to the Shire, eager to despoil it and claim it
for his own. Ultimately, Golfimbul’s ambition to become
a renowned chieftain, and his underestimation of the
Shire-folk, would prove to be his downfall – though his
defeat at the hand of the Bullroarer would give birth to
the game of golf!
SPECIAL RULES
Impressive Girth – Golfimbul has enjoyed the many perks that come with
being chieftain, and his size not only denotes his status but can also help lessen the impact
of would-be debilitating blows.
Whenever Golfimbul suffers a Wound, roll a D6. On a 5+, the Wound is ignored
exactly as if a point of Fate had been spent. Golfimbul cannot use this special
rule against Wounds caused by Magical Powers.
Golfimbul, Orc Chieftain, may be taken as part of the Angmar army list.
 Battle of Greenfields

BATTLEOF GREENFIELDS

T
he Shire has always been a place of peace and
pleasantness. The Hobbits that reside there care
little about what goes on outside of their own borders, and
there are few who even know of their existence. Though the
Hobbits are unaware of it, their borders are guarded by the
Dúnedain, who keep an ever-watchful eye over it, as there
are some who would seek to claim it for their own, should
they discover it.
Yet even though they were unaccustomed to war, the Hobbits of the Shire
would not yield their home unfought. Bandobras Took, a Hobbit of
remarkable stature, rallied the Hobbit forces at Greenfields, and following
a rousing speech where the promise of victory and a good meal afterwards
was made, Bandobras led his forces into battle; one that would go down in
Shire legend as one of the greatest battles of their short history.

In year 1147 of the Shire calendar, a band of Orcs from the nearby
mountains sought to claim the land of the halflings. At their head was
Golfimbul, an Orc chieftain of limited skill and martial prowess, but one
driven by ambition to improve his status. Under Golfimbul’s orders, a pack
of Orcs and Warg Riders descended on the Shire, attacking villages on the
edges of the Northfarthing as they made their way through the land.
LAYOUT
The board represents the area of Greenfields and its borders.
There should be a selection of Hobbit-holes within 18" of the
western board edge. The area within 15" of the eastern board
edge should be densely packed with trees, representing the borders
of the Shire. The rest of the board should be fairly open, with the
odd bush or hedge.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys the Hobbits within 12" of the western
board edge. The Evil player then deploys Golfimbul and eight
Warg Riders between 12" and 24" of the eastern board edge. The
rest of the Warg Riders are deployed within 3" of the eastern
board edge. The Good player then deploys the Rangers of the
North anywhere within 12" of the eastern board edge, but not
within 6" of any Evil model.
OBJECTIVES
In order to claim victory, both sides must cause enough casualties
to force the other to surrender. The game lasts until the end of
a turn in which one side has been reduced to 25% of its starting
numbers. The Good side wins if the Evil player has been reduced
to 25% of its starting number. The Evil side wins if the Good side
has been reduced to 25% of its starting numbers. If both sides have
been reduced to 25% of their starting numbers in the same turn,
the game is a draw.
SPECIAL RULES
The Bullroarer – Bandobras Took is the leader of the Hobbit forces,
and without him they will begin to falter.
Should Bandobras Took be slain then at the start of each Hobbit
model’s Move phase, it must take a Courage test. If the test is
failed, the model has fled – remove the model as a casualty.
Golfimbul – The Orcs have been assured an easy victory, and
should they see their leader fall then they may begin to question if the
battle is worth it.
Should Golfimbul be slain then at the start of each Orc model’s
Move phase, it must take a Courage test. If the test is failed, the
model has fled – remove the model as a casualty.
Surprise Volley – The Rangers have managed to sneak up on
Golfimbul’s pack, silently ambushing them before the battle has begun.
Before the game begins, but after all models have been deployed,
each of the Rangers may make a free shot, resolved by the normal
shooting rules. This free shot may not target Golfimbul.
We Shall Not Be Seen – The Rangers are dedicated to protecting the
Shire, though they do not wish the Hobbits to know of their guardianship.
The Rangers may not willingly move beyond the tree-line. Should
they find themselves beyond this point, they must move back as
quickly as possible.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Bandobras Took; 3 Rangers of the North;
8 Hobbit Militia; 4 Hobbit Archers; 4 Hobbit Shirriffs.
Evil: Golfimbul, Orc Chieftain, on Warg; 4 Warg Riders
with shield; 4 Warg Riders with shield & throwing spears; 4
Warg Riders with Orc bow.
 The Wolves of Winter

THE WOLVES OF WINTER

I
n the year 2911 of the Third Age, a great cold descended
upon the lands of Eriador, covering them in deep snow
and freezing the rivers of the Shire solid. In this time of
extended winter, the stores of food ran short and the biting
winds chilled even the most insulated Hobbit to the bone.
This period, known as the Fell Winter, saw many perish
due to starvation or extreme cold, and the Shire became a
vulnerable place.
The White Wargs savaged the Rangers of the North that patrolled the
edges of the Shire and began to wreak havoc upon its villages and towns.
Though the Bounders did what they could, they were too weak to stave off
the beasts that ran rampant throughout the Four Farthings. In these dark
times, the Grey Pilgrim came to the aid of the Shire-folk once again, just as
he had done in the Long Winter many years before.

It wasn’t just the Shire that faced these harsh climates; the same was true
across most of the northern lands of Middle-earth. In this time, the White
Wargs that resided in Forochel were forced south by hunger and the extreme
temperatures. When they reached the Shire, they were able to cross the
frozen Baranduin (or Brandywine as the Shire-folk would have it) and
enter that land in search of food.

LAYOUT
The board represents the Shire in the dead of winter. There
should be four Hobbit-holes on the board, as well as a few trees,
hedges and bushes. In the centre of the board should be four
large bonfires, each on a 40mm base. The Hobbit-holes should be
arranged around the bonfires, but no Hobbit-hole may be within
6" of the bonfires.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys the Hobbits so that there are four
Hobbits within 3" of each bonfire. They then deploy Gandalf
within 3" of any of the bonfires. The Evil player then deploys one
Warg touching the centre of each board edge, and then another
Warg within 6" of each Warg so that there are two Wargs within
6" of each edge of the board. The Wild Warg Chieftain can be
placed within 6" of any board edge.
OBJECTIVES
The Hobbits are in a dire situation; they must either kill all of the
Wargs or they will all perish. The game lasts until one force has
been wiped out, at which point the other side is the winner.
SPECIAL RULES
Dead of Night – It is a moonless night, and the only light is that
of the bonfires.
Models cannot see further than 6" in this Scenario; this means
that they cannot Shoot, Charge, or target models with Magical
Powers unless they are within 6". However, models within 6" of a
bonfire can be seen clearly from any distance.
The Warg Pack – Huge numbers of Wargs have been driven south by
hunger, and more will continue to stalk the Hobbits so long as their pack
leader is alive.
Warg models must always move as fast as they can towards
enemy models, Charging if possible, in which case they can
move how they wish, so long as they Charge. At the start of each
Evil Move phase in which the Wild Warg Chieftain is alive, the
Evil player may move up to two Wild Wargs slain earlier in the
battle onto the board from any board edge via the results for
Reinforcements. Whilst the Wild Warg Chieftain is alive, Warg
models automatically pass Courage tests.
Surprise Attack – The Wargs have attacked without warning, and
have caught the Hobbits unawares.
The Evil player has Priority in the first turn.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Gandalf the Grey; 8 Hobbit Militia; 4 Hobbit
Archers; 4 Hobbit Shirriffs. Note that Gandalf does not have
Glamdring in this Scenario, instead he has a normal hand-
and-a-half sword.
Evil: Wild Warg Chieftain; 8 Wild Wargs.
 The Road to Rivendell

THE ROAD TO RIVENDELL

H
aving made the decision to leave the Shire and
journey to Rivendell to finish his book, Bilbo
Baggins used the One Ring to disappear in front of the
very eyes of the guests at his eleventy-first birthday party –
much to many a Hobbit’s surprise (although some already
thought him rather eccentric). Following his little trick,
Bilbo gathered his things and left everything else, including
the Ring, after some convincing from Gandalf, to his
nephew Frodo, before setting out on one more adventure.
In the years since Bilbo left for Erebor, Sauron’s shadow has grown far
longer than what it was, and his servants patrol across the lands of
Middle-earth in search of the One Ring. Many evil and foul creatures
now stalk the lands between the Shire and Rivendell, although Bilbo is
unaware of them – in fact, he thinks the journey quite safe. Fortunately,
it is not just evil that patrols these lands, and the Rangers and Elves that
wander the northern paths keep a watchful eye over the Shire; and of
course will do whatever they can to protect the old Hobbit from harm.

With a deep breath, and a quiet rendition of ‘The Road goes ever on’,
Bilbo sets out for Rivendell, the Last Homely House east of the sea
and west of the mountains. Bilbo’s appraisal of the journey ahead may
have been a touch optimistic, and the once-easier passages to the Elven
haven seem longer and more difficult than they did some 60-odd years
prior, but Bilbo simply put this down to age. Though he is still hale of
body and hearty of spirit, there are more perils on the roads ahead than
Bilbo is aware of.

LAYOUT
The board represents the wilderness between the Shire and
Rivendell. It should be covered with plenty of trees, hedges,
bushes and other suitable vegetation. There should also be a few
hills on the board.
STARTING POSITIONS
The Good player deploys Bilbo within 12" of the centre of the
western board edge. They then deploy the Elves anywhere on
the board but not within 12" of Bilbo. The Evil player then
deploys the Orcs anywhere on the board, but not within 12" of
Bilbo or 6" of an Elf. The remaining models are kept aside for
later in the game.
OBJECTIVES
Bilbo must reach the safety of Rivendell before the Orcs can
catch up with him. The Good player wins if Bilbo can move off
of the board via the eastern board edge. The Evil player wins if
Bilbo is slain.
SPECIAL RULES
Wanderers in the Wild – The Rangers are ever on patrol along the
borders of the Shire, and will protect the old Hobbit if they can.
From the second turn onwards, at the end of each Good Move
phase the Good player rolls a D6. On a 2+, one of the Rangers
of the North may enter the board. Once all of the Rangers have
entered play, the next model to arrive is Aragorn. To determine
where the model enters play, roll a further D6. On a 1-2, the
model enters play from any point on the northern board edge.
On a 3-4, the model enters play from the southern board edge.
On a 5, the model enters play from the eastern board edge.
On a 6, the model enters play from the western board edge.
Models enter the board via the rules for Reinforcements.
Paroling Wargs – The servants of the Dark Lord have begun to venture
further west, including into the lands near the Shire.
From the second turn onwards, at the end of each Evil Move
phase the Evil player rolls a D6. On a 2+, one of the Warg
Riders may enter the board in the same way as the Rangers as
described above.
PARTICIPANTS
Good: Bilbo Baggins with Mithril Coat and Sting; Aragorn
– Strider with bow; 3 Rangers of the North;
3 Wood Elf Warriors; 3 Wood Elf Warrior with Wood Elf
spear; 3 Wood Elf Warriors with Elf bow.
Evil: 4 Warg Riders with shield; 4 Warg Riders with shield &
throwing spears; 4 Warg Riders with Orc bow;
4 Orc Warriors with shield; 4 Orc Warriors with spear;
2 Orc Warriors with two-handed weapon;
2 Orc Warriors with Orc bow.